Benign endobronchial tumours treated by neodymium-YAG laser.
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We present two patients with benign endobronchial tumours: polypi and a chondroma. Both were treated by Neodymium-YAG laser photoresection. There have been no signs of recurrence in the four years since treatment. Endobronchial resection by Neodymium-YAG laser is an effective treatment for benign endobronchial tumours.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The European respiratory journal
دوره 1 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1988