Rathfoot C J, Coleman J A
Department of Otolaryngology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee 37232-2559, USA.
Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 1996 Dec;29(6):963-72.
In the past three decades, the surgical laser has evolved into an invaluable tool in the practice of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery with many applications in the treatment of oropharyngeal lesions. The use of lasers has allowed many of these lesions to be treated effectively in the office setting with minimal patient discomfort. These applications are reviewed, and the advantages and shortcomings of laser use in the oropharynx are discussed.
在过去三十年中，外科激光已发展成为耳鼻咽喉-头颈外科实践中一种非常重要的工具，在口咽病变治疗中有多种应用。激光的使用使得许多此类病变能够在门诊环境中得到有效治疗，同时患者的不适感最小。本文回顾了这些应用，并讨论了在口咽部使用激光的优缺点。
