Laser in Otorhinolaryngology

In recent decades, laser technology has become an indispensable tool in the treatment of disorders in virtually all areas of the ear, nose, and throat specialty. Laser in Otorhinolaryngology brings together top clinicians and researchers across the field in a much-needed assessment of current treatment options in laser surgery, as well as the very latest scientific developments.The book begins with a useful review of the fundamentals of laser technology, together with an overview of the different advantages and disadvantages of differenttypes of laser energy and the special safety issues involved in its use. Other topics include the use of laser technology
-in otology, including helpful case studies of stapes surgery and the surgery of the tympanic membrane.
-in rhinology, with discussions of the positive results that can be achieved inturbinate reductions and polyp surgery.
-in the oral cavity and oropharynx, in new applications, such as the treatment of snoring disorders and tonsillar hyperplasia.
-for benign diseases of the larynx, hypopharynx, and trachea, as a bloodless cutting tool in transoral surgery.
-for malignant lesions in the upper aerodigestive tract, featuring a discussion of endolaryngeal organ-conserving surgery in the treatment of certain laryngealand hypopharyngeal cancers.
-in dermatology (including interstitial therapy), including the treatment of hemangiomas and the benefits of interdisciplinary cooperation.
-in otologic research, such as the latest developments and potential benefitsof laser vibrometry in the examination of patients. Truly representing the state-of-the-art, Lasers in Otorhinolaryngology is essential reading for specialists seeking an authoritative, critical review of the present uses and exciting future applications of laser technology in their field.