Complications of the CO_2 laser assisted laryngeal microsurgery / 中国耳鼻咽喉头颈外科

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE To analyze the complications of the CO2 laser-assisted laryngeal microsurgery for laryngeal tumors. METHODS The clinical data of 520 patients who underwent CO2 laser assisted laryngeal microsurgery for laryngeal tumors were retrospectively analyzed. The complications were recorded. RESULTS Complications caused by CO2 laser were found in 61 case(11.73 %) and those caused by suspended laryngoscope in 71 case(13.65 %). CONCLUSION The complications of the CO2 laser-assisted laryngeal microsurgery for laryngeal tumors may be caused by CO2 laser or suspended laryngoscope.