Treatment of distal ureteral tumors using endoscopic argon photoirradiation.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Progressive ascending telangiectasia (PAT) is a distinct entity with telangiectatic superficial vessels on lower extremities as its main clinical feature. A relationship with occult infections and response to antibiotic and antifungal drugs have been described, although not all cases can be suc...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Pérez B,Núñez M,Boixeda P,Harto A,Ledo A

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a minimally invasive therapeutic modality for the treatment of neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases. The photochemical interaction of light, photosensitizer (PS) and molecular oxygen produces singlet oxygen which induces cell death. The effectiveness of zinc sulf...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Manoto SL,Houreld NN,Abrahamse H

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous endoscopic approaches to cholelithiasis would be facilitated by methods for welding gallbladder tissues. We evaluated the bursting pressure and histologic appearance of canine gallbladder tissue welded with a thulium-holmium-chromium:YAG (THC:YAG) laser producing a 2.15 microns pulsed output. The tissue a...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Popp HW,Oz MC,Bass LS,Chuck RS,Trokel SL,Treat MR

更新日期：1989-01-01 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 OBJECTIVE:Laser-assisted tissue repair is often accompanied by a high dehiscence rate, which may be due to alterations in suture material after laser exposure. The goal of this study was to investigate the effect of CO2 laser irradiation on the tensile strength of microsurgical suture material. STUDY DE...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Menovsky T,Beek JF,van Gemert MJ

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The current study (for which ethical approval was obtained) sought to assess the effect of low intensity monochromatic infrared therapy (LIMIRT) on experimentally induced delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:Healthy volunteers were recruited (n = 24, 12M:12F...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Glasgow PD,Hill ID,McKevitt AM,Lowe AS,Baxter D

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The aim was to investigate the bactericidal effect of the 1,064 nm Nd:YAG laser on Staphylococcus epidermidis. MATERIAL AND METHODS:S. epidermidis was inoculated on agar plates and then exposed to pulsed laser light in three different modes: with an uninterrupted train of pulses, or with two d...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Grönqvist A,Wiström J,Axner O,Monsen TJ

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since most techniques of refractive surgery currently in use or being developed have the potential for significant side effects, there is a need for investigating alternative procedures. We herein report on the use of a pulsed CO2 laser beam delivered through a pair of complementary axicons to produce a ring of stroma...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Chandonnet A,Bazin R,Sirois C,Bélanger PA

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of laser monotherapy on quality of life in breast cancer patients with chronic radiation dermatitis. STUDY DESIGN:A prospective, IRB-approved study was conducted at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Breast cancer patients with chronic radiation dermatitis completed health-relate...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Rossi AM,Blank NR,Nehal K,Dusza S,Lee EH

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The argon fluoride excimer laser is investigated as a cutting-ablating tool for bone surgery. Quantitative measurements are presented for various fluences of laser energy and number of pulses. Histological data are presented that demonstrate the minimal damage to the surrounding material from the laser interaction. Co...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Lustmann J,Ulmansky M,Fuxbrunner A,Lewis A

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We used a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser with non-linear optical crystals to produce the 5th (213 nm) and the 4th (266 nm) harmonic frequencies. Using these two wavelengths, we ablated fresh porcine corneas and type I collagen synthetic epikeratoplasty lenticules. For the 213-nm ablation, radiant exposure was 1.3 J/cm2. The ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Gailitis RP,Ren QS,Thompson KP,Lin JT,Waring GO 3rd

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:To analyze the impact of humidity and temperature on excimer laser ablation of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) and porcine corneal tissue, and an ablation model to compensate for the temperature and humidity changes on ablation efficiency. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIAL...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Verma S,Kehrer T,Hesser J,Arba Mosquera S

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The potential problem of rethrombosis after laser recanalization was studied in 16 thrombus-occluded canine femoral arteries. Balloon de-endothelialization and thrombin-human blood injection produced adherent, completely occlusive thrombi 4.13 +/- 1.54 cm in length; laser exposure of the thrombi occurred at 18.35 +/- ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Marco J,Silvernail PJ,Fournial G,Choy DS,Fajadet J,Case RB

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:We developed novel heat-conducting templates, and tested whether they could effectively remove damaging heat from the tissue during laser ablation. The reduction of lateral thermal damage during cutaneous incisional laser procedures should decrease the time in wound healing. In addition, we se...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Spector N,Reinisch L,Spector J,Ellis DL

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an effective cancer treatment that uses photosensitizers, light, and oxygen to destroy malignant cells. Porphyrins, and in particular the cationic derivatives, are the most investigated photosensitizers for PDT. In this context, it is important to study new methodologies to deve...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Carneiro J,Gonçalves A,Zhou Z,Griffin KE,Kaufman NEM,Vicente MDGH

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Short-pulse solid-state lasers have recently received much attention as new coherent light sources for medical applications, but steady transmission of their high-energy output pulses through a solid quartz fiber is difficult because of the onset of laser-induced breakdown. We previously demons...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Sato S,Shi YW,Matsuura Y,Miyagi M,Ashida H

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Laser light of various wavelengths is being used for surgical procedures in otolaryngology. Apart from well-known fiber guided laser systems such as Nd:YAG- and Ho:YAG-lasers, newly developed diode-laser systems of different wavelengths have recently become popular in surgery. In order to comp...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Janda P,Sroka R,Mundweil B,Betz CS,Baumgartner R,Leunig A

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lymphangioma circumscriptum (LC) is a rare, benign, vascular malformation of dilated superficial lymphatic channels. Treatment is typically undertaken for cosmetic reasons or complications such as fluid drainage, pain, and infection risk that can negatively impact quality of life. Management of LC remains ch...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Saluja S,Petersen M,Summers E

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Laryngeal lesions are usually investigated by microlaryngoscopy, biopsy, and histopathology. This study aimed to evaluate the combined use of Narrow Band Imaging (NBI) and High-Speed Imaging (HSI) in the differentiation of glottic lesions in awake patients. STUDY DESIGN:Prospective diagnostic ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Volgger V,Felicio A,Lohscheller J,Englhard AS,Al-Muzaini H,Betz CS,Schuster ME

更新日期：2017-08-01 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：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：:A 63 year old male underwent 6,900 rads of external radiation for a squamous cell carcinoma of the left main bronchus. Recurrence of the tumor 8 months later was treated with 6,618 joules and patency of the left main bronchus was restored. Four months later, he developed complete atelectasis of the left lung requiring...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Golish JA,Pena CM,Mehta AC

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The identification of parathyroid glands can be a major problem in parathyroid surgery. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of optical coherence tomography (OCT) in distinguishing between parathyroid tissue, thyroid tissue, lymph nodes, and adipose tissue. METHODS:Ex vivo...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Ladurner R,Hallfeldt KK,Al Arabi N,Stepp H,Mueller S,Gallwas JK

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of lasers as surgical tools may open up new possibilities for the treatment of atherosclerotic occlusive vascular disease. However, basic information regarding the effect of laser radiation to the lumen of normal blood vessels is needed prior to clinical application. This work investigates the nature of the CO...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Treat MR,Weld FM,White JV,Forde KA,Fenoglio JJ,L'Esperance F,Voorhees AB

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Fiber-assisted laser surgery has been employed as a minimally invasive method in various medical fields. In spite of multiple sweeping on tissue during laser treatments, the rate of tissue removal gradually decreases and eventually leads to longer irradiation times as well as deeper thermal inj...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Oh J,Nam SY,Lee YW,Kang HW

更新日期：2016-08-01 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：:Laser balloon angioplasty with Nd:YAG energy has been proposed as a method to seal intimal dissection and prevent elastic recoil after balloon angioplasty. To better define the vessel response to laser balloon angioplasty, its effects on luminal diameter, Indium-111 labelled platelet deposition, and histology were stu...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Alexopoulos D,Sanborn TA,Marmur JD,Badimon JJ,Badimon L,Dische R,Fuster V

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Although several studies on laser-assisted hair removal have been published, data on long-term follow-up are few. The present study investigated the long-term efficacy and safety of normal-mode ruby laser pulses on hair removal. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:The normal-mode ruby laser (Ep...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Campos VB,Dierickx CC,Farinelli WA,Lin TY,Manuskiatti W,Anderson RR

更新日期：2000-01-01 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：:Low power laser irradiation has been reported to cause biological effects due to the photochemical and/or photophysical action of the radiation. This study determined quantitatively if transcutaneous low power laser irradiation can affect the regeneration of the rat facial nerve. The facial nerve was crushed unilatera...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Anders JJ,Borke RC,Woolery SK,Van de Merwe WP

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00