The KTP laser: an emerging tool in pediatric otolaryngology. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2006 Apr;70(4):677-82
Date
11/11/2005Pubmed ID
16280173DOI
10.1016/j.ijporl.2005.08.025Scopus ID
2-s2.0-33344466694 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 17 CitationsAbstract
PURPOSE: To report the frequency and spectrum of use of the potassium titanyl phosphate (KTP) laser in a tertiary referral pediatric otolaryngology practice and to focus on a novel use for the KTP laser which has not previously been described in the literature.
DESIGN: A retrospective chart review of the operative log database of a pediatric otolaryngologist in a tertiary referral setting over a seven year period.
RESULTS: Out of 2886 cases, a total of 49 (1.7%) involved the use of the KTP laser. These included 7 otologic cases, 3 laryngeal cases, 31 subglottic/tracheal cases, 1 esophageal case and 7 nasal cases. One of these cases involved a previously unreported use of the KTP laser, closure of a tracheo-esophageal fistula (TEF).
CONCLUSION: The KTP laser is an important operative tool in pediatric otolaryngology and new uses for this laser continue to emerge. One of these, KTP closure of a TEF offers pediatric otolaryngologists the potential for significant changes in management of this congenital problem with reduced surgical morbidity. Familiarity with the KTP laser and expertise in its use and applications is essential in providing state-of-the-art care to pediatric otolaryngology patients in a tertiary referral center.
Author List
Ishman SL, Kerschner JE, Rudolph CDAuthor
Joseph E. Kerschner MD Provost, Executive Vice President, Dean, Professor in the School of Medicine Administration department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Child, PreschoolDiverticulum, Esophageal
Esophagus
Female
Foreign-Body Migration
Humans
Infant
Laryngoscopy
Laser Therapy
Otolaryngology
Pediatrics
Phosphates
Radiography
Retrospective Studies
Titanium
Tracheoesophageal Fistula