1. |
Which
are the lasers most widely used in ENT surgery? |
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The CO2 and diode lasers are presently the
most widely used lasers in ENT surgery. We use the diode surgery
for indication in the oral cavity and nose while the CO2 laser is
used for surgeries in the throat( vocal cords and for snoring). |
2. |
How is laser
surgery useful in indications of E.N.T. surgery? |
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The surgical laser is used to give minimal
thermal damage to the tissue. A laser beam is very precise and thus
causes minimal trauma to the tissue. Due to this there is minimal
tissue damage which gives less post surgery pain. The laser beam
also seals small blood vessels as it cuts thus giving a dry field
and a minimum of blood loss. |
3. |
Which are the
surgeries which are performed in E.N.T.?
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Surgical laser is most widely used in the
field of ENT surgery. Some indications include removal of tonsils,
turbinate reduction, snoring, and surgeries for the vocal cord.
Kindly refer to list of indications listed in the site. |
4. |
Is there any
harmful radiation due to the laser beam? Is it safe?
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The laser beam used in ENT surgery is totally
safe and emits no harmful radiation (like those emitted by x rays
or atomic radiation.) The laser device is totally safe and the laser
is used for surgeries in new born infants, children and pregnant
women, too. It also has no adverse effect on patients with cardiac
problems. Yes laser surgery is very safe. |
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The laser beam is a light scalpel. The post
op pain is less and there is less scaring/ tissue damage thus giving
better results. (Additionally, the red light used in lasers serves
as a bio stimulation tool and there is extensive literature in its
support) |
6. |
Is there any
diet restriction before or after the laser surgery? |
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The normal conditions which apply for traditional
surgery are followed. |
7. |
Can there be
any tissue infection due to the laser beam ?
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The CO2 laser beam is a no contact technique.
Thus no chances of infection arise due to the laser beam. For contact
lasers the fibers are made aseptic and no contamination can arise
due to it. |