Optical coherence tomography as a method to identify parathyroid glands.

abstract：:To differentiate the contributing factors (blood or encapsulated dye) leading to the release of encapsulated dyes from liposomes after laser exposure, we initiated an in vitro experimental study. The release of encapsulated calcein was quantified under various experimental conditions in whole blood and in buffered sol...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Khoobehi B,Char CA,Peyman GA,Schuele KM

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:For Asian skin, recent "non-ablative" skin rejuvenation techniques have become the focus of attention for darker complected patients. In our earlier research, we have shown that intense pulsed light (IPL) technology can be applied to Asian skin with a high degree of safety and efficacy. In thi...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Negishi K,Wakamatsu S,Kushikata N,Tezuka Y,Kotani Y,Shiba K

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:This study was conducted to clarify the morphologic characteristics and subsequent repair process of coagulation necrosis produced by pulsed CO(2) laser irradiation with relatively low fluence, and thereby to evaluate the clinical efficacy of this irradiation mode. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Yamasaki A,Tamamura K,Sakurai Y,Okuyama N,Yusa J,Ito H

更新日期：2008-12-01 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：:Rapidly expanding laser technology has created a void in surgical instrumentation when the carbon dioxide laser is applied to intra-abdominal microlaser fertility-promoting procedures. By using proper instruments, the laser microsurgeon will be able to enhance his surgical technique as well as reduce his frustrations....

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： McLaughlin DS

更新日期：1983-01-01 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：:We report the first study of the application of excimer lasers in dentistry for the treatment of dental root canals. High-energy ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitted by an XeCl excimer laser (308 nm) and delivered through suitable optical fibers can be used to remove residual organic tissue from the canals. To this aim,...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Pini R,Salimbeni R,Vannini M,Barone R,Clauser C

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:To demonstrate that high color fidelity light-emitting diode (LED) sources are preferred by dermatologists for the evaluation of patients during standard-of-care, outpatient visits when compared to low color fidelity LED sources similar to fluorescent lighting. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METH...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Juhasz M,Pham C,Allen R,Harper A,Siminovitch M,Brase W,Linden K,Zachary C,Atanaskova Mesinkovska N

更新日期：2020-11-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The reactive oxygen mechanisms associated with cell damage after photodynamic therapy (PDT) may be exploited to enhance tumor destruction. Pharmacological reduction of glutathione (GSH), an inhibitor of reactive oxygen species, can be induced by administration of buthionine sulfoximine (BSO). ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Jiang F,Lilge L,Belcuig M,Singh G,Grenier J,Li Y,Chopp M

更新日期：1998-01-01 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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The effects of Er:YAG laser irradiation on dentin have not been sufficiently investigated. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Er:YAG laser irradiation on dentin. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:After cavities were prepared using Er:YAG laser irradiation or rotary c...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Ishizaka Y,Eguro T,Maeda T,Tanaka H

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Our skin is constantly exposed to light from solar radiation and electronic devices, which impact skin physiology and aging. The biological altering properties of ultraviolet (UV) solar radiation on skin have been well established. There is significant scientific and public interest on the effects of electro...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Austin E,Huang A,Adar T,Wang E,Jagdeo J

更新日期：2018-02-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Holmium laser lithotripsy is the gold standard for intracorporeal fragmentation of urinary calculi. Usually, a visible beam is superimposed on the IR treatment laser as an aiming beam to guide the surgeon. In vitro tests showed that this aiming beam (532 nm, power <1 mW) excites strong fluores...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Lange B,Jocham D,Brinkmann R,Cordes J

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Cryolipolysis of the arms has been demonstrated to be an effective treatment for non-invasive reduction of subcutaneous fat. This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of the concurrent use of a new commercially-available small applicator in conjunction with an existing medium sized applicator for the cust...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Rivers JK,Ulmer M,Vestvik B,Santos S

更新日期：2018-03-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Hematoporphyrin derivative (HpD) is a photoactive, oncophilic substance that produces cutaneous photosensitivity as its only significant side effect. Twenty-three patients who received systemic HpD and the usual light-avoidance precautions were studied prospectively to determine the incidence and severity of cutaneous...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Wooten RS,Smith KC,Ahlquist DA,Muller SA,Balm RK

更新日期：1988-01-01 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：: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:Nitrogen laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) spectra of sound tooth consists of two broad bands centered at 440 and 490 nm, with two apparent side bands on either side. In order to locate the exact peak position of these bands and to effectively utilize the LIF spectral signatures for detection o...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Subhash N,Thomas SS,Mallia RJ,Jose M

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) is a developing approach for noninvasive detection of oral lesions with label-free contrast and cellular-level resolution. For access into the oral cavity, confocal microscopes are being configured with small-diameter telescopic probes and small objective lenses. However...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Peterson G,Zanoni DK,Ardigo M,Migliacci JC,Patel SG,Rajadhyaksha M

更新日期：2019-05-08 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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Hypervascular skin lesions (HVSL) are treated with medical lasers characterized by a variety of parameters such as wavelength lambda, pulse duration t(p), and radiant exposure E that can be adjusted for different pathology and blood vessel size. Treatment parameters have been optimized assumin...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Kimel S,Choi B,Svaasand LO,Lotfi J,Viator JA,Nelson JS

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary cutaneous amyloidosis (PCA) comprises three main forms: macular, lichen, and nodular amyloidosis. The current available treatments are quite disappointing. OBJECTIVES:Assess and compare the clinical and histological changes induced by different modes of Fractional CO2 laser in treatment of PCA. PAT...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Esmat SM,Fawzi MM,Gawdat HI,Ali HS,Sayed SS

更新日期：2015-07-01 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:Cryogen spray cooling (CSC) is used to minimize the risk of epidermal damage during laser dermatologic surgery. Since optimization of CSC permits the safe use of higher light doses, which improves therapeutic outcome in many patients with superficial skin lesions, studies have focused on under...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Aguilar G,Wang GX,Nelson JS

更新日期：2003-01-01 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:The metabolic flexibility is often impaired in diseases associated with obesity, and many studies are based on the hypothesis that dysfunction in peripheral tissues such as skeletal muscle, liver and adipose tissue represent the etiology of development of metabolic inflexibility. Experimental e...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Sene-Fiorese M,Duarte FO,de Aquino Junior AE,Campos RM,Masquio DC,Tock L,de Oliveira Duarte AC,Dâmaso AR,Parizotto NA,Bagnato VS

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulsed dye laser (PDL) is the first choice for treatment of port wine stains (PWS). However, outcome is highly variable and only a few patients achieve complete clearance. The objective of the study was to compare efficacy and safety of single pass PDL with double pass PDL at a 6 minute interval. METHODS:We...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Peters MA,van Drooge AM,Wolkerstorfer A,van Gemert MJ,van der Veen JP,Bos JD,Beek JF

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:To functionally evaluate the efficacy of glatiramer acetate (Cop-1) as a neuroprotective treatment for laser-induced retinal injuries in rats. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:Using standard lasering and flash ERG techniques, we evaluated the effect of photocoagulation and of Cop-1 treatmen...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Belokopytov M,Ben-Shlomo G,Rosner M,Belkin M,Dubinski G,Epstein Y,Ofri R

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:This paper describes the laser techniques available for the treatment of surgical and trauma scars and develops recommendations for an algorithmic-based treatment approach based on extensive clinical experience and published data. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:We reviewed the literature ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Kauvar ANB,Kubicki SL,Suggs AK,Friedman PM

更新日期：2020-02-01 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