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Chest, Vol 84, 295-296, Copyright © 1983 by American College of Chest Physicians

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Intratracheal fire ignited by the Nd-YAG laser during treatment of tracheal stenosis

KR Casey, WR Fairfax, SJ Smith and JA Dixon

Intratracheal combustion of a fiberoptic bronchoscope and an endotracheal tube occurred during the treatment of severe tracheal stenosis with the neodymium-YAG laser. This recognized hazard of CO2 laser surgery has not been reported previously with the use of the Nd- YAG laser. Fire hazard is inevitable when a laser is used in the airway, but the risk can be diminished. Rapid removal of the burning endoscope and endotracheal tube is essential to prevent serious complications.


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