Lyons G D, Webster D B, Mouney D F, Lousteau R J
Laryngoscope. 1978 Nov;88(11):1749-54. doi: 10.1288/00005537-197811000-00004.
A modified American Optical (Model 100) CO2 laser was used to produce lesions in the tympanic membranes, ossicles, and cochlear capsules of guinea pigs. Even with the lowest available intensities and durations (0.4 watts, 50 msec), there was damage to the inner ear. Although laser surgery of the ear can avoid mechanical trauma and bleeding as well as increase accuracy, the use of commercial lasers in ear surgery should be avoided until a proven unit is available.
使用一台改良的美国光学公司（型号100）二氧化碳激光仪，对豚鼠的鼓膜、听小骨和耳蜗囊造成损伤。即便使用了最低的可用强度和持续时间（0.4瓦，50毫秒），内耳仍受到了损伤。尽管耳部激光手术能够避免机械创伤和出血，还能提高准确性，但在有经过验证的设备可用之前，应避免在耳部手术中使用商用激光仪。
