Investigation of the presence of HPV on KTP laser fibers following KTP laser treatment of papilloma
ConclusionHuman papillomavirus was undetectable by PCR on KTP laser fibers that were sterilized or unsterilized after use. Further studies are needed utilizing a transmission model to determine if HPV can be incubated from this fiber after sterilization.
Level of EvidenceNA. Laryngoscope, 2017
Source: The Laryngoscope - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sonam Dodhia, Peter C. Baxter, Fei Ye, Michael J. Pitman Tags: Laryngology Source Type: research
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