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Fire during the use of Nd-Yag laser
K K Handa1, A P Bhalla, A Arora
1Department of ENT, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi 110029, India. handak@chequemail.com
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|September 12, 2001
Abstract:
Fire during the use of Nd-Yag laser is a very rare complication. A case report of laser fire during the use of Nd-Yag laser for congenital subglottic stenosis is reported. The probable causes for the fire, management and short review of literature are dealt with. This case report highlights the importance of following the safety protocol during laser surgery.