Laryngeal Neoplasms — KTP vs CO2 Laser for the Treatment of Laryngeal Carcinoma
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Comparison Between the Use of KTP Laser vs. CO2 Laser for Endoscopic Surgical Removal of Malignant Neoplasms of the Vocal Cords
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