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Grid laser
A laser that scatters light energy across the macula; used to treat many eye diseases, including diabetic retinopathy.
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Dye laser
A laser whose energy is applied in pulses, primarily to manage skin lesions. Wavelengths are 510 nm for green, and 577 nm to 600 nm for yellow.
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Diode laser
A compact laser designed with semiconductors, which has many medical applications, including use in skin, eye, urological, and other surgeries. Wavelengths are from 800 to 1000 nm.
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Cutaneous laser
Any of several lasers (e.g., argon, C02, etc.) employed for cosmetic and plastic surgery, including the treatment of pigmented lesions, wrinkles, vascular malformations, and other cosmetic skin surface irregularities.
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Carbon dioxide laser
A gas-produced colorless light with a wavelength of 10,600 nm (infrared), used, for example, in dermatological surgeries to remove scars, wrinkles, and solar skin damage. It can also be used as a scalpel in stereotactic neurosurgeries, gynecological surgeries, and many other applications.
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Foreign bodies in larynx
An inhaled or aspirated solid object, such as a piece of meat, hard candy, safety pin, or coin, in the larynx. Any aspirated object poses an imminent risk of airway obstruction.
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Laryngostroboscope
An instrument for inspecting vibration of the vocal cords.
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Occlusion laryngostenosis
Stricture of the larynx owing to congenital bands or membranes, foreign bodies, tumors, scarring following ulceration as in diphtheria and tertiary syphilis, penetrating wounds, or corrosive fluid. Patients experience dyspnea, especially on inspiration and exertion, often accompanied by stridor. Treatment depends on the cause. Tracheotomy is often necessary.
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Compression laryngostenosis
Stricture of the larynx owing to outside causes such as abscess, tumor, or goiter.
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Direct laryngoscopy
Laryngoscopy with a laryngeal speculum or laryngoscope.
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