Archives of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 1979 · 61 citations · 1 references
MedicineOtolaryngologySurgeryOtolaryngologic SurgeryOtologyReconstructive SurgeryAuricular ReconstructionBiomedical Laser ApplicationsEar ReconstructionEar SurgeryLaser SurgeryOtologic SurgeryExternal Auditory Canal SurgeryExternal Ear ReconstructionLaser-induced Tissue WeldingTympanic Membrane GraftingTympanic Membrane Reconstruction
We describe the use of an argon laser in human tympanoplasty. The laser was used in two different ways: (1) to stop the bleeding of small vessels in the external auditory channel and eardrum remains; and (2) to spot-weld the new eardrum graft in the proper position. Seven operations were performed. We report the results.
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