Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing for atrophic acne scars: a randomized controlled trial with blinded response evaluation.

abstract：:The photocoagulating properties of the water-jet-cooled Nd:YAG laser (1,064 nm) have been studied in a rat tumor model. A colon carcinoma CC531 was implanted in the liver; 20 days after inoculation, laser therapy was performed with 600 J, 850 J, 1,200 J, 1,700 J, or 2,400 J at a power setting of either 10 or 20 W. Liv...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Van Hillegersberg R,Kort WJ,ten Kate FJ,Terpstra OT

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:An ideal treatment for pilonidal disease should feature a low recurrence rate, minimal incision, and rapid return to daily activities. We compared the outcomes of the well-defined Karydakis technique (KT) and a combination of pit excision (PE) and sinus tract ablation using 1,470-nm diode lase...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Yardimci VH

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have determined exposure conditions for minimal damage to the corneal epithelium in rabbit using a continuous wave Tm: YAG laser operating in the TEM00 mode at incident powers between 80 and 450 mW. The 1/e beam diameter was 0.94 mm and exposure durations for threshold damage ranged from 4.3 to 0.08 sec. Calculated...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： McCally RL,Farrell RA,Bargeron CB

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Acute radiodermatitis (RD) is a distressing and painful skin reaction that occurs in 95% of the patients undergoing radiotherapy (RT). The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) in the prevention of acute RD in breast cancer (BC) patients undergoing RT. METHO...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Robijns J,Censabella S,Claes S,Pannekoeke L,Bussé L,Colson D,Kaminski I,Bulens P,Maes A,Noé L,Brosens M,Timmermans A,Lambrichts I,Somers V,Mebis J

更新日期：2018-02-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Low-intensity laser irradiation (LILI) has been used to modulate a variety of biological processes, including diabetic wound healing. The mechanism of action is thought to exist primarily with the mitochondria. This study aimed to determine the effect of irradiation on normal, diabetic, and isc...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Houreld NN,Masha RT,Abrahamse H

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Intralipid (IP) is a scatterer extensively used in the building of phantoms for Biomedical Optics measurements. Recently, deviations from the linearity have been shown for the concentration scaling law of the scattering coefficient of IP water solutions at visible wavelengths. In this work thi...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Autiero M,Liuzzi R,Riccio P,Roberti G

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The clinical use of lasers to cut and coagulate tissue necessitates a better understanding of how the residual thermal damage affects healing. This study was designed to evaluate the effects of varying degrees of thermal damage on the healing process. STUDY DESIGN, MATERIALS AND METHODS:Partia...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Jaffe BH,Walsh JT Jr

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:During endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS), intra-operative bleeding can significantly compromise visualization of the surgical field. The diode laser that provides good hemostatic and vaporization effects and excellent photocoagulation has been successfully applied in endoscopic surgery with severa...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Lee JC,Lai WS,Ju DT,Chu YH,Yang JM

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A relatively low level of lysosomal photodamage has been shown capable of promoting the efficacy of photodamage simultaneously or subsequently directed to mitochondrial/ER sites. The procedure has hitherto involved the use of two photosensitizing agents that require irradiation at two different wavelengths an...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Rizvi I,Obaid G,Bano S,Hasan T,Kessel D

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:There are some indications that low-level laser therapy (LLLT) may delay the development of skeletal muscle fatigue during high-intensity exercise. There have also been claims that LED cluster probes may be effective for this application however there are differences between LED and laser sour...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Leal Junior EC,Lopes-Martins RA,Rossi RP,De Marchi T,Baroni BM,de Godoi V,Marcos RL,Ramos L,Bjordal JM

更新日期：2009-10-01 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 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：:The effects of laser energy on articular cartilage were studied utilizing the neodymium YAG laser. Partial-thickness cartilage defects were surgically attempted in the femoral condyles of knee joints in guinea pigs. The defects were exposed to laser energy of varying intensities [group I, 25 J (5 W X 5 sec); group II,...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Schultz RJ,Krishnamurthy S,Thelmo W,Rodriguez JE,Harvey G

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:To investigate the effect of photodynamic therapy (PDT) on cell death in malignant tumor tissue, the frequency of terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end-labeling (TUNEL)-positive cells and the possible involvement of Fas and Fas ligand system were evaluated. STUDY DESIGN...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Yokota T,Ikeda H,Inokuchi T,Sano K,Koji T

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Er-YAG (2.9 microns, 200 microseconds pulsewidth) and Ho-YAG (2.12 microns, 250 microseconds pulsewidth) lasers were used to irradiate bovine crystalline lenses. Mass ablated increased with increasing fluence for both lasers and was greater for the Er-YAG than the Ho-YAG laser at all fluences. The mass loss vs. fluenc...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Ross BS,Puliafito CA

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Alternative treatments are needed to achieve consistent and more complete port wine stain (PWS) removal, especially in darker skin types; photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising alternative treatment. To this end, we previously reported on Talaporfin Sodium (TS)-mediated PDT. It is essential ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Moy WJ,Yao J,de Feraudy SM,White SM,Salvador J,Kelly KM,Choi B

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The sanitation of the root canal system and the adjacent dentin has always been a key requirement for successful endodontics. In recent years, various laser systems have provided a major contribution to this aim, namely the Nd:YAG-, the 810 nm Diode-, the Er:YAG-, and the Er,Cr:YSGG laser. Num...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Schoop U,Kluger W,Dervisbegovic S,Goharkhay K,Wernisch J,Georgopoulos A,Sperr W,Moritz A

更新日期：2006-07-01 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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is a hereditary condition that is associated with arteriovenous malformations. A common site for these malformations is the nasal mucosa, which is associated with severe epistaxis and debilitation for affected patients. We evaluated the efficacy and ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Bertlich M,Kashani F,Weiss BG,Wiebringhaus R,Ihler F,Freytag S,Gires O,Kühnel T,Haubner F

更新日期：2020-06-23 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:Kenalog application onto surgical wounds has been used to control dynamic pain following Laser-Assisted-Uvulo-Palatoplasty (LAUP) with good results in our department. When the effect was sub-optimal, insufficient ointment over the superior-lateral corner of wounds were always noted. Fulfilling...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Li LP,Lee SS,Chuang AY,Niddam DM,Tung TH,Chen JK

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The conventional pulsed-dye laser (wavelength 585 nm, pulse duration 0.5 milliseconds) is seen as the standard treatment for port wine stains (PWS). Using the pulsed-dye laser at wavelengths of 590, 595, and 600 nm and at varying pulse durations of 1.5-40 milliseconds is one of the newest deve...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Greve B,Raulin C

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) with sham and whirlpool treatment on the contracted knee joint in rat. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:Forty-eight Wistar rats were operated on to immobilize knee joint, and 1 week after operation they wer...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Usuba M,Akai M,Shirasaki Y

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the response of tattoo pigments treated with three commercially available lasers: Q-switched ruby, Q-Switched neodynium:yttrium,aluminum,garnet (Nd:YAG), and the alexandrite. Tattoos applied to hairless guinea pigs and treated with the aforementioned lasers were evaluated clinically, histologically, and ul...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Zelickson BD,Mehregan DA,Zarrin AA,Coles C,Hartwig P,Olson S,Leaf-Davis J

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:In recent years, selective photothermolysis (PT) based on broadband light and assisted by skin vacuum (Photopneumatic Technology or PPx, by Aesthera) was introduced into the aesthetic market for epilation (hair removal) procedures. The present study aims to: (a) determine the overall effect of ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Sun F,Chaney A,Anderson R,Aguilar G

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Photochemical internalization (PCI) is a method for intracellular delivery of hydrophilic macromolecular drugs with intracellular targets as well as other drugs with limited ability to penetrate cellular membranes. Such drugs enter cells by means of endocytosis and are to a large extent degraded by hydrolytic enzymes ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Weyergang A,Selbo PK,Berstad ME,Bostad M,Berg K

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The distribution of light in laser-irradiated biological medium is computed using four different procedures. Values computed with Beer's law of attenuation, Kubelka-Munk theory, the diffusion approximation, and a seven-flux model are compared. The proper conditions for using each model are discussed. ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Welch AJ,Yoon G,van Gemert MJ

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim was to evaluate the influence of Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation associated with different final irrigation protocols on the bond strength of epoxy resin-based root canal sealer to root dentin, on the dentin/filling material interface and in the temperature variation during irradiation. METHODOLOGY:Nine...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Franceschini KA,Silva-Sousa YT,Lopes FC,Pereira RD,Palma-Dibb RG,de Sousa-Neto MD

更新日期：2016-12-01 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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Interstitial photodynamic therapy (iPDT) of non-resectable recurrent glioblastoma using 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA)-induced protoporphyrin IX (PpIX) has shown a promising outcome. It remained unclear, however, to what extent inter- and intra-tumoural differences of PpIX concentrations influence...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Johansson A,Faber F,Kniebühler G,Stepp H,Sroka R,Egensperger R,Beyer W,Kreth FW

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00