Choosing between intraoral or extraoral, red or infrared laser irradiation after impacted third molar extraction.

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 OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects on disruption of hair growth of the non-coherent filtered flashlamp intense pulsed light (IPL) source. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Twenty-eight sites on 23 patients with Fitzpatrick type I-III were enrolled using a single treatment IPL followed for three months post-treatment...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Weiss RA,Weiss MA,Marwaha S,Harrington AC

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:It is established that both pulsed Nd:YAG (1,064 nm) and continuous diode (810 nm) dental lasers kill pathogenic bacteria (laser antisepsis), but a quantitative method for determining clinical dosimetry does not exist. The purpose of this study was to develop a method to quantify the efficacy ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Harris DM,Yessik M

更新日期：2004-01-01 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：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：OBJECTIVE:Dental composite restorative materials are color matched to the tooth and are difficult to remove by mechanical means without excessive removal or damage to peripheral enamel and dentin. Lasers are ideally suited for selective ablation to minimize healthy tissue loss when replacing existing restorations, seal...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Chan KH,Hirasuna K,Fried D

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe our experience and the problems we encountered organizing an autonomous surgical unit in which the equipment and organization enable three lasers to be used in may different applications in medicine and surgery. The three lasers--CO2, Nd:YAG, and argon--may now be used by all the departments concerned with...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Chavoin JP,Costagliola M,Laffitte F,Vachaud M

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we examined short-term strength and histology of experimental argon and CO2 laser-welded and control-sutured enterotomies in a rabbit model. Longitudinal 1.0-cm enterotomies were closed with the argon laser at 0.5 (n = 10) or 1.0 (n = 10) W power and a spot diameter of 2.8 mm resulting in energy fluence...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Vlasak JW,Kopchok GE,White RA

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CO2, Nd:YAG, and argon lasers have been used for 5 years for experimental and clinical procedures at the National Cancer Institute of Milan under the auspices of the National Research Council. Experimental data regarding tumor cell spread through lymphatic and hematic channels and cell viability in the fumes after CO2...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Emanuelli H,Bandieramonte G,Marchesini R,Fava G,Rodari A,Colombo MP,Costa A,Spinelli P,Zunino F,Chiesa F,Cascinelli N,Andreola S,Pariente R,Canti GF

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acne scarring is a common disfiguring sequela of acne vulgaris which can lead to serious psychosocial problems and have a negative effect on patients' quality of life. Although a variety of approaches can be used to treat atrophic acne scars, disadvantages such as long-healing time, dyspigmentation, infectio...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Lan T,Xiao Y,Tang L,Hamblin MR,Yin R

更新日期：2018-10-01 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: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: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

abstract：:Serial gross and histopathologic examinations of the prostate following interstitial laser prostatectomy in the canine model demonstrated distinct zonal thermal changes around the entire active area of the interstitial thermal therapy (ITT) fiber. A large, well-demarcated area of acute coagulative necrosis immediately...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Johnson DE,Cromeens DM,Price RE

更新日期：1994-01-01 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：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：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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The use of pulsed dye laser (PDL) and fractional CO2 (FX CO2 ) laser therapy to treat and/or prevent scarring following burn injury is becoming more widespread with a number of studies reporting reduction in scar erythema and pruritus following treatment with lasers. While the majority of studi...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Bailey JK,Blackstone BN,DeBruler DM,Kim JY,Baumann ME,McFarland KL,Imeokparia FO,Supp DM,Powell HM

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Enzyme histochemical stains of frozen sections have been used by investigators to assess thermal damage. The assessment of thermal damage to cells in lipid-rich tissues such as subcutaneous tissue and sebaceous glands can be difficult due to the quality of frozen sections of such tissues. The p...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Sherwood ME,Flotte TJ

更新日期：2007-02-01 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：: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：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：:Interstitial thermotherapy using Nd:YAG-laser induced hyperthermia is a new stereotactic method for the treatment of brain tumors in poorly accessible regions. To provide a basis for the underlying tissue alterations, we have analyzed the spatial and temporal pattern of interstitial laser hyperthermia lesions in the n...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Schober R,Bettag M,Sabel M,Ulrich F,Hessel S

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:In a previous study, the possibility of removal of dog gingival melanin pigmentation with CO(2) laser therapy was reported. The present study was designed to investigate the effect of the CO(2) laser on human gingival pigmentation and evaluate the clinical outcome. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND M...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Nakamura Y,Hossain M,Hirayama K,Matsumoto K

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Objectively measure and compare postoperative collagen thermal damage and subsequent new collagen synthesis after cutaneous laser resurfacing using two carbon dioxide laser systems. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:We created 240 resurfacing wounds on eight piglets with scanned and short-pul...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Kuo T,Speyer MT,Ries WR,Reinisch L

更新日期：1998-01-01 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:As a potential therapy for malignant glioma, we tested the phthalocyanine photosensitizer Pc 4 for: (1) rapid clearance from the vasculature, (2) specificity for glioma, and (3) tumoricidal photosensitizing capability. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:Parenchymal injection of U87 cells into...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： George JE 3rd,Ahmad Y,Varghai D,Li X,Berlin J,Jackowe D,Jungermann M,Wolfe MS,Lilge L,Totonchi A,Morris RL,Peterson A,Lust WD,Kenney ME,Hoppel CL,Sun J,Oleinick NL,Dean D

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Local recurrence after surgical resection for breast cancer is a significant problem and is often not controlled by radiation or chemotherapy treatments. Local recurrence is thought to be, at least in part, due to residual disease, and/or due to the contamination of the surgical field during re...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Maker VK,Elseth KM,Radosevich JA

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous investigators, using relatively high irradiance levels, have been unable to demonstrate viable tissue in the plume during carbon dioxide laser vaporization. Our study was undertaken to reinvestigate this possibility, particularly at the lower irradiance levels that are currently in clinical use. Fresh post-mo...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Walker NP,Matthews J,Newsom SW

更新日期：1986-01-01 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