Nd-YAG laser-induced endobronchial burn. Management and long-term follow-up

Chest. 1989 Apr;95(4):916-8. doi: 10.1378/chest.95.4.916.

Abstract

Endobronchial fires are a rare complication of Nd-YAG laser photoresection. Short-term morbidity is secondary to sloughing mucosa and mucous plugging. Aggressive pulmonary hygiene, including frequent bronchoscopies and possibly a tracheostomy, may be required. The major long-term complication is obstruction of the airways from granulation tissue. Long-term follow-up is required to evaluate and treat clinically significant granulation tissue in the airways.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Airway Obstruction / etiology
  • Bronchi / injuries*
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Fires
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Granulation Tissue / pathology
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Complications
  • Laser Therapy / adverse effects*
  • Lasers / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Time Factors