New instrumentation for bronchoscopic carbon dioxide laser surgery

The universal endoscopic coupler for bronchoscopie carbon dioxide laser surgery was presented at The Annual Meeting of the American Broncho-Esophagological Association in May, 1932. At the time of presentation, this coupler had been used extensively in the animal laboratory but had not been tried clinically.

Certain safety features have been incorporated into this endoscopic coupler which were previously unavailable. This paper reviews the design of this instrument and discusses the authors’ preliminary experience with 118 cases using the universal endoscopic coupler for bronchoscopie carbon dioxide laser surgery. Indications, contraindications, advantages, precautions and complications are highlighted.