Laser resurfacing with a long pulse erbium:YAG laser compared to the 950 ms pulsed CO(2) laser.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Recent studies have sought to utilize diode laser "micropulsing" in order to preserve therapeutic efficacy of retinal photocoagulation while minimizing pain and subjacent tissue injury. A model for the transient thermal tissue response to continuous and micropulsed diode laser output is present...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Berger JW

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Oral mucositis is a dose-limiting and painful side effect of radiotherapy (RT) and/or chemotherapy in cancer patients. The purpose of the present study was to analyze the effect of different protocols of laser phototherapy (LPT) on the grade of mucositis and degree of pain in patients under RT....

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Simões A,Eduardo FP,Luiz AC,Campos L,Sá PH,Cristófaro M,Marques MM,Eduardo CP

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Ovarian cancer remains the deadliest malignancy of the female reproductive system. The ability to identify and destroy all ovarian tumor nodules may have a termendous impact on preventing tumor recurrence, and patient survival. The objective of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Bahmani B,Guerrero Y,Bacon D,Kundra V,Vullev VI,Anvari B

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:To test whether autofluorescence spectroscopy can be used for the diagnosis of oral neoplasia in a high-risk population, we characterized the in vivo autofluorescence spectra from oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) lesions and oral premalignant and malignant lesions in both OSF and non-OSF patients...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Tsai T,Chen HM,Wang CY,Tsai JC,Chen CT,Chiang CP

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The main factors in photodynamic therapy (PDT) are: photosensitizer retention, photon absorption, and oxygen supply. Each factor has its unique set of problems that poses limitation to the treatment. Both light delivery and oxygen supply are significant bottlenecks in PDT. Vascular closure duri...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Yang L,Wei Y,Xing D,Chen Q

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Light dosimetry for endobronchial photodynamic therapy is not very advanced to date. This study investigates the dependency of the fluence rate distribution in the bronchial wall on several parameters. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:A Monte Carlo model is employed for the illumination of a...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Murrer LH,Marijnissen HP,Star WM

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Carbon dioxide (CO(2)) laser resurfacing is primarily performed on photodamaged facial skin where patients are further exposed to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) postoperatively. We examined whether pre- and postoperative UVR influences the development of CO(2) laser-induced side effects. STUDY D...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Hedelund L,Haedersdal M,Egekvist H,Heidenheim M,Hans CW,Poulsen T

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A technique for partial nephrectomy using a combination of an Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator and a neodymium:YAG laser provided better hemostasis and decreased total operative time compared to standard methods. Delayed hemorrhage was not seen, and thermal damage to the remaining renal parenchyma was minimal. ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Landau ST,Wood TW,Melzer RB,Lee RG,Smith JA Jr

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Laser soldering of tissues is based on the application of a biological solder on the approximated edges of a cut. Our goal was to use laser soldering for sealing cuts in skin under temperature feedback control and compare the results with ones obtained using standard sutures. STUDY DESIGN/MATE...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Simhon D,Ravid A,Halpern M,Cilesiz I,Brosh T,Kariv N,Leviav A,Katzir A

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Helicobacter pylori (HP) is an endemic pathogenic bacterium causing gastritis and gastroduodenal ulceration in humans and is linked to the development of gastric malignancies. These first human in vivo studies investigated the photoeradication of HP using laser and white light. STUDY DESIGN/M...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Wilder-Smith CH,Wilder-Smith P,Grosjean P,van den Bergh H,Woodtli A,Monnier P,Dorta G,Meister F,Wagnières G

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:During transmyocardial laser revascularization (TMLR), multiple microembolic signals (MES) can be detected in cerebral arteries. We sought to characterize composition and clinical relevance of these MES and to evaluate strategies to reduce cerebral microembolization during TMLR. STUDY DESIGN/...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Gerriets T,Grossherr M,Misfeld M,Nees U,Reusche E,Stolz E,Sievers HH,Kaps M,Kraatz EG

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Previously, we have shown that a 43°C pretreatment can provide thermotolerance to a following, more severe, thermal stress at 45°C. Using cells that lack the Hsp70 gene, we have also shown that there is still some thermotolerance in the absence of HSP70 protein. The purpose of this study was t...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Beckham JT,Wilmink GJ,Opalenik SR,Mackanos MA,Abraham AA,Takahashi K,Contag CH,Takahashi T,Jansen ED

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ablative lasers (CO2 and Er:YAG) provide the greatest improvement in photoaging, but significant adverse effects limit their use. Nonablative lasers have reduced adverse effects, but limited efficacy. Fractional photothermolysis (FP) produces arrays of microscopic thermal wounds called microscopic treatment zones (MTZ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Geronemus RG

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The risk of adverse skin effects following light-based hair removal is greater in pigmented skin based on the theory of selective photothermolysis. Thus sunlight-induced pigment i.e., facultative pigmentation, increases the risk of adverse skin effects, perhaps disproportionately. The aim of t...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Thaysen-Petersen D,Lin JY,Nash J,Beerwerth F,Wulf HC,Philipsen PA,Haedersdal M

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:While cryolipolysis initially received FDA clearance for fat reduction in the abdomen and flanks, there was significant interest in non-surgical fat reduction for other sites, such as the inner and outer thighs. This article reports the results of an inner thigh study which contributed to FDA ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Zelickson BD,Burns AJ,Kilmer SL

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes the use of a pulsed argon laser to perform iridotomies in 87 patients. Diagnosis include: primary angle closure glaucoma, narrow angle in the fellow eye of patients with primary angle glaucoma, pupillary block, and after incomplete surgical iridectomies. Laser iridotomy was achieved in 79% of pati...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Schwartz LW,Spaeth GL

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patient demand for non-surgical, non-invasive, and no-downtime wrinkle reduction treatment procedures has grown dramatically over the past decade as new treatments and technologies have been introduced. This study was performed in order to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the TriPollar radiofrequency (R...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Shapiro SD,Eros Y,Abrahami Y,Leviav A

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Keloids have been treated with flashlamp pulsed dye lasers (PDLs) with good results. We investigated whether PDL treatments induced keloid regression by decreasing growth factor-beta(1) (TGF-beta(1)) induction, thereby reducing fibroblast proliferation and collagen deposition. STUDY DESIGN/MA...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Kuo YR,Jeng SF,Wang FS,Chen TH,Huang HC,Chang PR,Yang KD

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The treatment of acne scars with fractional CO(2) lasers is gaining increasing impact, but has so far not been compared side-by-side to untreated control skin. OBJECTIVE:In a randomized controlled study to examine efficacy and adverse effects of fractional CO(2) laser resurfacing for atrophic acne scars com...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Hedelund L,Haak CS,Togsverd-Bo K,Bogh MK,Bjerring P,Haedersdal M

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A low-energy Nd:YAG laser was used to irradiate extracted human teeth coated with a black energy-absorbent laser initiator in a study to determine the extent of the morphologic changes produced in the enamel surface. The laser initiator was applied to a cleaned enamel surface and irradiated at an energy output of 30 m...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Hess JA

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Varieties of laser and light sources have been tried for treatment of alopecia areata (AA) and some success has been reported. To assess the effectiveness of 1,540  nm fractional erbium-glass laser in treatment of AA. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:The patches of AA were divided into two ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Al-Dhalimi MA,Al-Janabi MH,Abd Al Hussein RA

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Smear layer removal with EDTA from root canal walls allows greater cleaning and disinfection of root canals. However, because Er:YAG laser acts on the removal of the smear layer, the objective of investigation was to analyze in vitro the effect of Er:YAG laser on dentin root canal wall permeab...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Pecora JD,Brugnera-Júnior A,Cussioli AL,Zanin F,Silva R

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study characterizes the special properties of hematoporphyrin derivative (HpD) (Photofrin I) and Photofrin II with respect to the absorption and fluorescence spectra of the subfractions of the compounds in both solution and cells. In addition, data are presented demonstrating variation in the spectral amplitudes ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Sun CH,Duzman E,Mellott J,Liaw LH,Berns MW

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Hyperhidrosis is a condition that affects a large percentage of the population and has a significant impact on peoples' lives. This report presents a technical overview of a new noninvasive, microwave-based device for creating thermolysis of sweat glands. The fundamental principles of operatio...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Johnson JE,O'Shaughnessy KF,Kim S

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laser recanalization using metal capped fibers occurs by thermal vaporization of occluding plaque. However, little is known about the effects of blood and flow on the temperature of the laser probe or the arterial wall during lasing. To study this, probe and arterial wall temperatures were measured while a metal cappe...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Silverman SH,Khoury AI,Abela GS,Seeger JM

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Recently, there have been several attempts to apply the laser therapy to hypertrophic scars (HTS). In particular, the fractional laser is in the spotlight for its usefulness in rapid wound healing and dermal remodeling. However, most previous studies have focused on the ablative fractional las...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Chung JH,Kim KJ,Park DJ,Ji YH,Yoon ES,Park SH

更新日期：2020-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：:One carotid from each dog underwent a laser anastomosis and the other carotid an interrupted suture repair. One or eight weeks later (n greater than or equal to 4 dogs/time period); four rings (1 mm in length) containing the laser or suture anastomosis or the normal artery (two/dog) were removed. Using a photoelectric...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Dalsing MC,Packer CS,Kueppers P,Griffith SL,Davis TE

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The extent of thermal injury during laser prostatectomy is dependent on the light distribution in laser-irradiated tissue. As tissue is irradiated, the optical properties change as a function of temperature due to an alteration of molecular and cellular structure. The purpose of the present stu...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Nau WH,Roselli RJ,Milam DF

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE To examine the biophysical effects of photothermal heating on herniated intervertebral discs during laser decompression surgery. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:Ex vivo bovine nucleus pulposus specimens were irradiated with a Nd: YAG laser (lambda = 1.32 microm, 100 seconds expos...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Choi JY,Tanenbaum BS,Milner TE,Dao XV,Nelson JS,Sobol EN,Wong BJ

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Biofilm-related diseases such as caries and periodontal disease are prevalent chronic oral infections which pose significant oral and general health risks. Biofilms are sessile communities attached to surfaces. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been demonstrated to have a significant anti-microbi...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Mang TS,Tayal DP,Baier R

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00