Laser Tissue Welding in Lung and Tracheobronchial Repair

LTW is capable of sealing wounds in the tracheobronchial tree and can produce bonds that are twice as strong as fibrin glue in lung parenchyma. LTW may be a better alternative than fibrin glue in the repair of injuries to the airway. CHEST 2010; 138(2):simple-345-349