Thermal modeling and experimental validation of human hair and skin heated by broadband light.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Porcine skin is a widely used model in diffusion studies, but its usefulness for laser-assisted drug delivery (LADD) has not been evaluated in comparison with human skin. This study compared porcine and human skin in ex vivo LADD diffusion studies. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:Ex vivo a...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Rosenberg LK,Bagger C,Janfelt C,Haedersdal M,Olesen UH,Lerche CM

更新日期：2020-11-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Concerning current clinical practice, laser-assisted lipoplasty is still secondary to other procedures. In order to evaluate effects of thermal interaction with fatty-tissue, a near infrared diode laser was examined under reproducible conditions. METHODS:Based on optical spectroscopy of fatty-...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： O'Dey Dm,Prescher A,Poprawe R,Gaus S,Stanzel S,Pallua N

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Femtosecond (fs) Laser Ionisation Mass Spectrometry (fs-LIMS) on colon tissues are described and investigated using ionization/fragmentation processes in details to present a new application in this study. Linear Time of Flight (L-TOF) mass analyzer was utilized to investigate paraffin-embedded human tissue ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Gündoğdu Y,Alptekin H,Karabağlı P,Şahin M,Kilic HŞ

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Riehl's melanosis is a chronic acquired hyperpigmentation disorder that causes significant cosmetic problems for patients with this condition. Several treatment options, including low-fluence Q-switched Nd:YAG (QSNY) 1064-nm laser treatment, have been attempted with inconsistent results. We ai...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Cho MY,Roh MR

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The feasibility of using a pulsed dye laser in angioplasty for detection and disintegration of calcified plaques was studied in vitro. A flashlamp-pumped dye laser (495 nm, 2 microseconds) was used as the exciting source for laser-induced-fluorescence (LIF) signals. Spectral data in the 520 nm to 800 nm region of norm...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Scheu M,Kagel H,Zwaan M,Lebeau A,Engelhardt R

更新日期：1991-01-01 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: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：:Since the first use of lasers in ophthalmology in the early 1960s, applications for the medical laser have been found in many medical specialties. Despite their increasing usefulness, lasers have been reported to induce injuries. Few studies have tried to quantify the number of injuries caused by the clinical use of l...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Rodriguez JG,Sattin RW

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Progress in the young field of laser recanalization of occluded arteries and applications in cardiovascular disease to which many investigators have contributed is briefly summarized. Specific problems remaining to be solved are set forth. In conclusion, the author makes a cautious prediction of success for the percut...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Choy DS

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The transport of biologically active material during laser cutting with CO2 and Er lasers is demonstrated. This transport mechanism removes particles from the surface of gelatin, agar, and liver samples into the depth of the laser-formed craters. The transport phenomenon is explained by a contraction and condensation ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Frenz M,Mathezloic F,Stoffel MH,Zweig AD,Romano V,Weber HP

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Terawatt (TW) lasers have become commonplace since the development of the chirped-pulse amplification method using Ti:sapphire and Nd:glass laser rods. We have measured the minimum visible lesion (MVL) thresholds for porcine1The animals involved in this study were procured, maintained, and use...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Kumru SS,Cain CP,Noojin GD,Cooper MF,Imholte ML,Stolarski DJ,Cox DD,Crane CC,Rockwell BA

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methods used to revascularize ischemic myocardium have included arterial reconstruction, coronary artery bypass grafting, providing direct circulation from the intraventricular chamber, and techniques to promote collateral circulation. Ventricular channels from the epicardial surface through the endocardium are readil...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Mirhoseini M,Fisher JC,Cayton M

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fourth harmonic wavelength (266 nm) of a neodymium YAG laser was used to cut precise grooves on the surface of the human cornea. Well-controlled cuts were made using the laser operating at 1.3 kHz. The width of the grooves was 2-3 micron. The depth could be controlled by varying the amount of laser exposure. ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Berns MW,Gaster RN

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The acute or emergency treatment of traumatic tattoos has been based on the principles of immediate and thorough removal of all particles. The delayed treatment of traumatic tattoos has classically been with overgrafting or dermabrasion. We developed an animal model for traumatic tattoos. Two levels of wounds were mad...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Sunde D,Apfelberg DB,Sergott T

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:A port wine stain (PWS) is a type of capillary vascular malformation composed of malformed, dilated blood vessels within the papillary and reticular dermis. Currently, pulsed dye laser (PDL) is considered the therapeutic gold standard, although greater than 90% of lesions may be refractory to t...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Griffin TD Jr,Foshee JP,Finney R,Saedi N

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been postulated that low energy (soft) lasers can enhance wound healing. Considering the importance of cell locomotion in the wound healing process, we have studied the effects of a helium/neon laser upon the locomotory behaviour of a population of fibroblasts migrating within a three-dimensional hydrated colla...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Noble PB,Shields ED,Blecher PD,Bentley KC

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to determine the feasibility of conducting a full scale randomized controlled trial investigating the effectiveness of low level laser therapy (LLLT), also known as photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy, used in addition to conventional therapy, for managing breast cancer related lymphedema (BCRL...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Baxter GD,Liu L,Tumilty S,Petrich S,Chapple C,Anders JJ,Laser Lymphedema Trial Team.

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Photodynamic therapy is a proven therapeutic modality in the management of variety of pathologies involving the human body. Our aim in this clinical study is to prospectively evaluate the outcome following interstitial photodynamic therapy for patients with vascular anomalies. Patients' reports on quality ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Jerjes W,Upile T,Hamdoon Z,Mosse CA,Akram S,Morley S,Hopper C

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:This preliminary report describes a new laser-assisted treatment option for the emerging complication of bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis (BON) of the jaw. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In eight tumour patients (three women, five men) ten bony lesions in the maxilla and mandible in the course of ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Stübinger S,Dissmann JP,Pinho NC,Saldamli B,Seitz O,Sader R

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are a host of fiber-optic delivery devices available for use with the Er:YAG, HF, CO, and CO2 lasers at 2.9, 2.8, 5.3, and 10.6 microns wavelengths, respectively. While many of these fibers are not as convenient to use as conventional silica fibers, they offer the ability to deliver infrared laser energy for a w...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Merberg GN

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This canine study (n = 6) evaluated the acute and chronic effects of Nd:YAG laser prostatectomy using a Prolase II fiber. The Prolase II device consists of a 1,000 microns quartz fiber which directs a cone of Nd:YAG laser energy, at 45 degrees to the axis of the fiber, into the prostatic urethra under direct visual gu...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Kopchok GE,Back M,White RA,Cavaye DM,Peng SK,Moriel E,Rajfer J

更新日期：1994-01-01 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：:This study was designed to determine the optimal laser power (watts) for maximal strength of argon laser vascular fusions by measuring bursting pressures of repairs. Longitudinal incisions (n = 105) measuring either 2.5 or 5 mm in length were performed in canine femoral, carotid, and jugular veins and arteries and wer...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Vlasak JW,Kopchok GE,Fujitani RM,White RA

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

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 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 OBJECTIVE:In endodontics, a major diagnostic challenge is the accurate assessment of pulp status. In this study, we designed and characterized a fiber-based laser speckle imaging system to study pulsatile blood flow in the tooth. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:To take transilluminated laser speckle ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Regan C,Yang BY,Mayzel KC,Ramirez-San-Juan JC,Wilder-Smith P,Choi B

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:A novel, noninvasive technology, utilizing suction-coupled radiofrequency (RF) heating and ultra-short pulse duration, high-voltage electrical pulses was studied for its efficacy and safety on adipose tissue reduction. METHODS:Twenty-one subjects underwent treatment of their abdominal fat once...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Boisnic S,Divaris M,Nelson AA,Gharavi NM,Lask GP

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of relatively novel approach of application of polychromatic light waves on flap survival of experimental musculocutaneous flap model and to investigate efficacy of this modality as a delay procedure to increase vascularization of zone 4 of transverse rectus ab...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Calis M,Demirtas TT,Sert G,Irmak G,Gumusderelioglu M,Turkkani A,Çakar AN,Ozgur F

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Pyropheophorbide-a-hexyl ether (HPPH) is a new compound being investigated for use as a photosensitizer for photodynamic therapy; however, the pharmacokinetics are not known for any of the target species likely to be treated with this drug. The objective of this study was to determine the phar...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Payne JT,McCaw DL,Casteel SW,Frazier D,Rogers K,Tompson RV

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:In this study, methylene blue-mediated photodynamic therapy (MB-PDT) was used as a possible alternative method for the treatment of oral lichen planus (OLP). STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:Thirteen patients with 26 OLP lesions were enrolled in this study. Patients were instructed to gargl...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Aghahosseini F,Arbabi-Kalati F,Fashtami LA,Djavid GE,Fateh M,Beitollahi JM

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00