Abstract

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Tohoku University School of Medicine, Sendai The KTP/532 laser has the advantage of utilizing flexible fibers which can be used to treat deep lesions with an endoscope. Its wavelength is highly absorbed in hemoglobin. These properties are suitable for indications of oropharyngeal disorders. The present research studied the clinical application of the KTP/532 laser in the following cases : i) nasopharyngeal cysts, ii) laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty, and iii) laser mid-line glossectomy.

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