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Endoscopic laser excision in the management of laryngotracheal stenosis

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Sixteen cases of Chronic laryngotracheal stensis were included in the study. They underwent endoscopic CO2 laser excision of the stenotic segment. Three patients were decannulated. giving a success rate of 18.75%.

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    S. Ramdev, P. Ghosh & S. Mukhopadhyaya

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Ramdev, S., Ghosh, P. & Mukhopadhyaya, S. Endoscopic laser excision in the management of laryngotracheal stenosis. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 57, 189–190 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03008010

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