Endotracheal tube ignition during CO2 laser surgery of the larynx.
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We report a case of endotracheal tube fire occurring during CO2 laser surgery of the larynx. The ignition of an endotracheal tube was thought to be caused by laser penetration of an unprotected portion of the tube during resection of vocal cord tumour. Fire hazard is inevitable when a laser is used in the path of combustible gases and in the presence of flammable objects. We discuss the methods of prevention that were used.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Malaysia
دوره 52 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1997