Laser used in tracheal neoplasm is
a) Argon
b) KTP - 532
c) CO2
d) Nd - YAG
Correct Answer - C
Ans. is ‘c’ i.e., CO2 [Ref Dhingra 5th/e p. 315]
Four types of laser are generally used in ENT surgery :
Argon
KTP - 532 (Potassium titanyl phosphate);
Nd : YAG (Neodyminum - yttrium aluminium garnet);
CO2
The carbon dioxide (CO) laser is the most common laser used for
tracheal neoplasm