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Intraductal Laser Fiber Tip Fracture and Retrieval During Sialendoscopic Laser-Assisted Lithotripsy
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Intraductal Laser Fiber Tip Fracture and Retrieval During Sialendoscopic Laser-Assisted Lithotripsy

Andrew J Goates, Raymond W Kung, Chad R Tracy and Henry T Hoffman
Annals of otology, rhinology & laryngology, Vol.126(11), pp.774-777
11/2017
DOI: 10.1177/0003489417728736
PMID: 28895432

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Abstract

Fragmentation of flexible laser fiber tips has been reported to occur during therapeutic bronchoscopy and urologic stone treatment. We report fragmentation of 200-µm single-use silica-based fibers during sialendoscopy-controlled Holmium:YAG laser treatment of a parotid and a submandibular stone. The technique employed to successfully retrieve the fiber tips is described in the context of identifying this potential complication from endoscopic management of sialolithiasis.
Lasers, Solid-State - therapeutic use Parotid Diseases - therapy Humans Salivary Gland Calculi - therapy Submandibular Gland Diseases - therapy Adult Endoscopy - instrumentation Male Treatment Outcome Aged Lithotripsy, Laser - instrumentation Equipment Failure

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