Pulsed Transverse Discharge CO2 Laser Mucosa Ablation for the Treatment of ENT Diseases

Abstract

Therapeutic effect with ENT diseases can be achieved removing the infected surface epithelial layer by laser ablation. To reduce adverse effects a CO2 laser with pulse duration below 20 μs is needed. The laser treatment significantly reduced bacteria content in the mucosa right after the procedure in 89% of 54 patients. After 6 months, 78% of patients had stable improvement.