Use of the CO2 laser for malignant disease of the oral cavity.

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：OBJECTIVES:Laser lithotripsy, often used during ureteronephroscopy (URNS), requires the Ho:YAG optical fiber transmit energy via total internal reflection (TIR). In critical lower pole deflections, energy may refract into the cladding causing fiber failure and scope damage. New optical fiber technology aims to have inc...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Forbes CM,Rebullar KA,Teichman JMH

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The recently introduced Er:YAG laser seems to be a promising alternative in periodontal treatment due to its thermo-mechanical ablation mechanism. The present study attempted to compare the effects of an Er:YAG laser on periodontally involved root surfaces at different power settings in vivo an...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Schwarz F,Pütz N,Georg T,Reich E

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:We evaluated the potential of combining laser excision with laser interstitial hyperthermia in order to improve the quality of life of patients with 3rd or 4th stage malignant head and neck tumours. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:To evaluate the quality of life, we used the 4th version of...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Smucler R,Mazánek J

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laser physiology has shown that while wound healing is generally excellent after laser impaction, it nevertheless is delayed. It is thought that this factor may be important in the treatment of hypertrophic and keloid scars. These scars have been treated in a variety of ways with the laser, and the results, which have...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Henderson DL,Cromwell TA,Mes LG

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Lines of radiofrequency ablation for cure of atrial fibrillation are broad, and the consequent loss of atrial mass may impair atrial function and contribute to the risk of stroke. We studied whether Nd:YAG laser could produce deep but narrower lesions. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:Laser ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Thomas SP,Guy DJ,Rees A,Collins L,Ross DL

更新日期：2001-01-01 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:Nonmelanoma skin cancers, including basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), are the most common skin cancers, presenting nearly as many cases as all other cancers combined. The current gold-standard for clinical diagnosis of these lesions is histopathologic examination, a...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Lieber CA,Majumder SK,Ellis DL,Billheimer DD,Mahadevan-Jansen A

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:New instruments to facilitate laser operations are presented. These devices are based on the Kocher bronchocoele sound and are useful as dissecting tools and optical backstops to prevent iatrogenic injury. ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Lanzafame RJ

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Varieties of laser and light sources have been tried for treatment of alopecia areata (AA) and some success has been reported. To assess the effectiveness of 1,540  nm fractional erbium-glass laser in treatment of AA. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:The patches of AA were divided into two ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Al-Dhalimi MA,Al-Janabi MH,Abd Al Hussein RA

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX) and prostaglandin E(2) (PGE(2)) protects cells against cell injury in specific pathophysiological situations: inflammation and oxidative stress. Although the anti-inflammatory effects have been reported in clinical fields for specific wavelength irradiation d...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Lim W,Lee S,Kim I,Chung M,Kim M,Lim H,Park J,Kim O,Choi H

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

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: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：:For laser angioplasty probes, the thermal properties of the probes will primarily determine their mechanism of action. We examined the absorption, temperature increase, and probe degradation of transparent contact probes (hemispherical contact probe and ball-shaped fibers) and metal laser probes coupled to a continuou...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Verdaasdonk RM,Holstege FC,Jansen ED,Borst C

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:To determine the true efficacy of the 308-nm excimer laser for the treatment of vitiligo, while taking into account confounding factors such as anatomic site of treatment, age, sex, skin type, MED, and duration of evolution of the vitiligo. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:Thirty-five patie...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Ostovari N,Passeron T,Zakaria W,Fontas E,Larouy JC,Blot JF,Lacour JP,Ortonne JP

更新日期：2004-01-01 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：:Our experiments on transmitting high-power excimer laser pulses through optical fibers and our investigations on excimer laser ablation of hard tissue show the feasibility of using the excimer laser as an additional instrument in general and accident surgery involving minimal invasive surgery. By combining XeCl-excime...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Dressel M,Jahn R,Neu W,Jungbluth KH

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We hypothesized that autologous clot deposited on the luminal surface of laser vascular welds immediately after creation would produce higher time zero bursting pressures that could be achieved in welds perfused with saline alone. To test this hypothesis, we compared bursting pressures of welds created in isolated rab...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Oz MC,Bass LS,Chuck RS,Johnson JP,Parangi S,Nowygrod R,Treat MR

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A laser endoscope was devised using optic fibers in order to provide a means of visualization and removal of atheromatous plaques from arteries in cadavers and experimental animals. Atheromatous plaques were satisfactorily lased off in a few seconds, although contraction of lased vessels was observed. A self-focusing ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Ward H

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One carotid from each dog underwent a laser anastomosis and the other carotid an interrupted suture repair. One or eight weeks later (n greater than or equal to 4 dogs/time period); four rings (1 mm in length) containing the laser or suture anastomosis or the normal artery (two/dog) were removed. Using a photoelectric...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Dalsing MC,Packer CS,Kueppers P,Griffith SL,Davis TE

更新日期：1992-01-01 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：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：:Since most techniques of refractive surgery currently in use or being developed have the potential for significant side effects, there is a need for investigating alternative procedures. We herein report on the use of a pulsed CO2 laser beam delivered through a pair of complementary axicons to produce a ring of stroma...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Chandonnet A,Bazin R,Sirois C,Bélanger PA

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Laryngeal lesions are usually investigated by microlaryngoscopy, biopsy, and histopathology. This study aimed to evaluate the combined use of Narrow Band Imaging (NBI) and High-Speed Imaging (HSI) in the differentiation of glottic lesions in awake patients. STUDY DESIGN:Prospective diagnostic ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Volgger V,Felicio A,Lohscheller J,Englhard AS,Al-Muzaini H,Betz CS,Schuster ME

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Ovarian cancer remains the deadliest malignancy of the female reproductive system. The ability to identify and destroy all ovarian tumor nodules may have a termendous impact on preventing tumor recurrence, and patient survival. The objective of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Bahmani B,Guerrero Y,Bacon D,Kundra V,Vullev VI,Anvari B

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:LED photomodulation has been shown to profoundly influence cellular behavior. A variety of parameters with LED photomodulation can alter cellular response in vitro. The effects of one visible and one infrared wavelength were evaluated to determine the optimal ratio to produce a net increase in ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： McDaniel DH,Weiss RA,Geronemus RG,Mazur C,Wilson S,Weiss MA

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:5-Aminolevulinic acid based photodynamic therapy (5-ALA-PDT) has revealed promising results in the treatment of inflammatory joint diseases due to the sensitivity of inflamed synovial tissue. For 5-ALA-PDT to be safe and beneficial for intra-articular applications, resistance of chondrocytes is essential to p...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Egli RJ,Di Criscio A,Hempfing A,Schoeniger R,Ganz R,Hofstetter W,Leunig M

更新日期：2008-04-01 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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The nonablative application of holmium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Ho:YAG) laser energy to the joint capsule of patients with glenohumeral instability has been found to shrink capsular tissue and to help stabilize the joint. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of nonablative laser...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Hayashi K,Nieckarz JA,Thabit G 3rd,Bogdanske JJ,Cooley AJ,Markel MD

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Clinical laser settings have traditionally been calibrated on abdominal skin to predict and anticipate patterns of injuries in facial skin. This experimental approach has limitations as facial skin and abdominal skin have differences that may influence the depth of laser injury. OBJECTIVE:The primary obje...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Bailey SH,Brown SA,Kim Y,Oni G,Abtahi F,Richardson JA,Hoopman J,Barton F,Kenkel JM

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00