A first trial in the clinical application of photodynamic therapy for the prevention of restenosis after coronary-stent placement.

abstract：:The time constant model, as an approximation to the bio-heat equation, was tested for non-ablating, deep penetrating (argon) laser beams in absorbing tissue phantoms (polyacrylamide) in air. Temperature responses were measured with a thermal camera, both during laser irradiation as well as after the laser beam was swi...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Meijering LJ,van Gemert MJ,Gijsbers GH,Welch AJ

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Cryogen spray cooling (CSC) has become an integral part of dermatologic laser surgery because of its ability to remove selectively large amounts of heat from human skin in short periods of time, thereby protecting the epidermis from unintended thermal injury. The objective of the present study...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Franco W,Liu J,Romero-Méndez R,Jia W,Nelson JS,Aguilar G

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Verteporfin is a new photosensitizer with short-term skin photosensitivity. The objective of this preclinical study was to find the light dose that effectively ablates canine esophageal mucosa when delivered 30 minutes after Verteporfin injection. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:Verteporfin...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Panjehpour M,DeNovo RC,Petersen MG,Overholt BF,Bower R,Rubinchik V,Kelly B

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Intravascular photoacoustic (IVPA) imaging is being developed to image atherosclerotic plaques, a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. However, the safety of this imaging modality, which requires repeated irradiation with short laser pulses, has not yet been investigated. This study...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Sowers T,VanderLaan D,Karpiouk A,Donnelly EM,Smith E,Emelianov S

更新日期：2018-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：:A 1-J/cm2 dose of single laser-irradiation applied on primary human embryo fibroblast culture was not followed either by functional or micromorphological alterations of cell surfaces. This dose, however, applied four times with 24-hour intervals changed the functional conditions as well as surface charges of cell memb...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Kubasova T,Kovács L,Somosy Z,Unk P,Kókai A

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Many studies have investigated the application of micro-insulated needles with radio frequency (RF) to treat acne in humans; however, the use of a micro-insulated needle RF applicator has not yet been studied in an animal model. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Kwon TR,Choi EJ,Oh CT,Bak DH,Im SI,Ko EJ,Hong HK,Choi YS,Seok J,Choi SY,Ahn GY,Kim BJ

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The present study investigated the effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on oxidative stress and fibrosis in an experimental model of Achilles tendon injury induced by a single impact trauma. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:Male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups (n = 8...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Fillipin LI,Mauriz JL,Vedovelli K,Moreira AJ,Zettler CG,Lech O,Marroni NP,González-Gallego J

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Despite laser applications targetted toward tonsillar tissue, there has been no characterization of underlying optical and thermal events during laser irradiation of tonsillar tissue. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:The optical properties of canine and human tonsils were determined at 805 n...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Shah RK,Nemati B,Wang LV,Shapshay SM

更新日期：2001-01-01 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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:In laser retinal photocoagulation, hundreds of dot-like burns are applied. We introduce a robot-assisted technique to enhance the accuracy and reduce the tedium of the procedure. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Laser burn locations are overlaid on preoperative retinal images using common patterns such a...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Becker BC,MacLachlan RA,Lobes LA Jr,Riviere CN

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Photodynamic therapy (PDT) offers the potential for enhanced treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) with minimal scarring. Yet, PDT has not achieved consistent long term effectiveness to gain widespread clinical acceptance for treatment of skin cancer. Therapeutic response varies between practitioners, ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Saager RB,Cuccia DJ,Saggese S,Kelly KM,Durkin AJ

更新日期：2013-04-01 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：: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:Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) has been used successfully to detect intravascular lesions. This study evaluates the ability of IVUS to detect acoustic damage to the arterial wall following high power, pulsed laser ablation. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:Arterial ablation and disruption w...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Friedl SE,Mathews ED,Miyamoto A,Abela GS

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During a ten-year period 642 abdominal hollow organ resections have been performed by means of a new, original technique--that is, CO2 laser irradiation combined with specially designed instrumentation. This resulted in a remarkable decrease in postoperative morbidity and mortality. The article describes the laser pro...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Skobelkin OK,Breckov EI,Bashilov VP,Korepanov VI,Litwin GD,Smoljaninov MV,Malyshev BN,Salyuk VA

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is the first report on the use of endoscopic argon photoirradiation to treat patients with low-grade ureteral tumors involving the distal ureter. Using a rigid ureteropyeloscope, a 300 mu or 600 mu quartz fiber, and 5 watts (W) of power in a continuous-wave mode, the lesions were ablated without complication. Pat...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Johnson DE

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For our study of the effect of low energy laser irradiation (LELI) on living tissue we used HeNe laser on rats. The exponential absorption was reaffirmed in the living tissues overlying the sciatic nerve. An optimal range of energy between 3.5 and 7 J--associated with energy concentration of 4-10 J/cm2 delivered trans...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Nissan M,Rochkind S,Razon N,Bartal A

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Urinary incontinence is a common and distressing condition which interferes with everyday life. Patients frequently experience discomfort related to urine leakage and the subsequent need to use absorbent pads. Since the continence mechanism is primarily maintained by a proper function of pelvi...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Samuels JB,Pezzella A,Berenholz J,Alinsod R

更新日期：2019-11-01 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 OBJECTIVES:Low level laser irradiation (LLLI) is used to promote wound healing. Molecularly it is known to stimulate mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), cytokine secretion, and cell proliferation. This study was designed to determine the influence of LLLI on the kinetics of MMP stimulation and decay,...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Gavish L,Asher Y,Becker Y,Kleinman Y

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Q-switched lasers had been used in the treatment of lentigo maligna but their role remains controversial. While previous studies have addressed the change in adhesion molecule expression after sub-lethal laser damage, no study has addressed the impact of sub-lethal laser damage at a molecular ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Chan HH,Xiang L,Leung JC,Tsang KW,Lai KN

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Histological investigation of the dog's myocardium performed 7 and 25 days after irradiation with different doses of Nd-YAG laser show that the damage zone has the shape of a hollow sphere with minor changes in cardiomyocytes in the central part of the sphere. The small blood vessels in the irradiated zone remained un...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Obelienius V,Knepa A,Lubite Y,Ambartzumian R,Isakov V,Koshelev E,Markin E

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The clinical application of laser-assisted vascular anastomosis is afflicted by unreliable and low bonding strengths as well as tedious handling during microvascular surgery. The challenge to be met arises from the flow-off of the chromophore during soldering that changes the absorption and sta...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Schönfeld A,Kabra ZM,Constantinescu M,Bosshardt D,Stoffel MH,Peters K,Frenz M

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We sought to investigate risk factors for recurrence of vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia (VAIN) in the vaginal vault after laser vaporization. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Among 162 patients treated with laser vaporization in the vaginal vault after hysterectomy between March 1998 and August 2007, the clinical da...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Kim HS,Park NH,Park IA,Park JH,Chung HH,Kim JW,Song YS,Kang SB

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The goal of this study was to use an inexpensive macroscopic imaging system to monitor tumor progression in mouse models in real-time with minimal intervention. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:Illumination is provided via a xenon arc lamp and a fiber optic probe which delivers white light o...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Carlson AL,Hoffmeyer MR,Wall KM,Baugher PJ,Richards-Kortum R,Dharmawardhane SF

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Optical energy-based devices, including intense pulsed light (IPL) and potassium titanyl phosphate (KTP) lasers achieve reduction of pigmented and vascular lesions in a relatively similar number of treatments. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of an IPL with a "KTP-like" filter emitting a ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Friedmann DP,Peterson JD

更新日期：2019-08-01 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:Laser has been reported as a heat source for melting and re-crystallization. Occurring at about 1100 degrees C, the melting of surface dental enamel along with re-crystallization might have an assistant role in the therapy of hypersensitive tooth, apical sealing of endodontic surgery in dentis...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Wu CC,Roan RT,Chen JH

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Postoperative scarring after thyroidectomy is a problem for both patients and clinicians. Recently, both non-ablative and ablative fractional laser (NFL and AFL) systems have attracted attention as potential therapies for the revision of thyroidectomy scars. The present split-scar study was des...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Shin JU,Gantsetseg D,Jung JY,Jung I,Shin S,Lee JH

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Recently developed laser lipolysis systems have been disappointing because they require more time to remove the same amount of fat than other liposuction methods. A new Nd:YAG laser has been introduced that uses the 1,444 nm wavelength, better absorbed by fat. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHO...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Tark KC,Jung JE,Song SY

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00