Flexible CO2 Laser in Therapeutic Bronchoscopy: Initial Experiences in a Tertiary Center.

Gabriel Ortiz-JaimesJohn MullonDarlene NelsonJanani ReisenauerDavid MidthunEric EdellDagny AndersonMaria Vargas-BrocheroRobert PetrossianRyan Kern

Published in: Journal of bronchology & interventional pulmonology (2023)

CO2L is a safe and useful tool when precise cutting and vaporization are desired. Its use in multi-modality approaches has high levels of success in adequately selected lesions, adding an ablative potential to dilation techniques. Vasculitis-associated scars/webs and granulation tissue (including stent-associated) appear to be ideal targets.

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