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Laser therapy for head and neck tumors

Dysphagia volume 3, pages 206–208 (1989)Cite this article

Conclusion

Lasers are important tools used in treating various tumors and other conditions of the upper aerodigestive tract. The choice of laser is dependent upon wavelength (having characteristic tissue effects) and the delivery system that permits best access to the target (Table 1). Hazards of laser use can be minimized by proper training and attention to technical details.

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  1. Bernard Marsh M.D.
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Marsh, B. Laser therapy for head and neck tumors. Dysphagia 3, 206–208 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02407225

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Keywords

  • Public Health
  • Delivery System
  • Technical Detail
  • Laser Therapy
  • Neck Tumor