| Description |
1 online resource (xx, 480, [2] pages) : illustrations (some color), portraits |
| Contents |
Preface; Foreword; About the editors; List of Contributors; Section I: Basic Science; 1. History of Laser Light; 2. Laser Biophysics; 3. Equipment and Instrumentation; 4. Theatre Protocol and Surgical Technique; 5. Anaesthesia for Laser Airway Surgery; Section II: Laryngology; 6. Lasers in Laryngology; 7. Laser Surgery for Benign Laryngeal Pathology; 8. Voice Surgery and Lasers; 9. Lasers in the Management of Laryngeal Malignancy; Section III: Rhinology; 10. Endonasal Laser Applications; 11. Laser-Assisted Dacryocystorhinostomy; 12. Nasal Turbinate Surgery |
| Summary |
The addition of lasers to the surgical armamentarium of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery has allowed our specialty to offer patients new and exciting ways of approaching disease management, to improve on conventional surgical techniques, and to expand its scope. While certain distinct advantages are associated with the use of lasers in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, these must be weighed up against the possible complications of laser surgery. Thirty-one years have passed since Jako and Strong first introduced the carbon dioxide laser, and its applications in the upper aerodigestive |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Head -- Laser surgery
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Larynx -- Laser surgery
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Lasers in surgery.
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Neck -- Laser surgery
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Laser Therapy
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MEDICAL -- Lasers in Medicine.
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Lasers in surgery
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Oswal, V. H.
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Remacle, Marc.
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Jovanovic, S
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Krespi, Yosef P.
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| ISBN |
9789062997930 |
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9062997937 |
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9789062991921 |
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9062991920 |
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1280739150 |
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9781280739156 |
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