The Use of a 1,540 nm Fractional Erbium-Glass Laser in Treatment of Alopecia Areata.

abstract：:We present results of a series of laser spectroscopic measurements on in vitro samples of cardiovascular tissue. These include laser Raman scattering, Fourier transform infrared, plasma emission and fluorescence, and electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy. The results of these spectroscopic measurements are disc...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Clarke RH,Isner JM,Gauthier T,Nakagawa K,Cerio F,Hanlon E,Gaffney E,Rouse E,DeJesus S

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:In laser retinal photocoagulation, hundreds of dot-like burns are applied. We introduce a robot-assisted technique to enhance the accuracy and reduce the tedium of the procedure. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Laser burn locations are overlaid on preoperative retinal images using common patterns such a...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Becker BC,MacLachlan RA,Lobes LA Jr,Riviere CN

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:A prospective, double-blind, randomized, and controlled trial was conducted in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) to evaluate the efficacy of infrared low-power Gallium-Arsenide (Ga-As) laser therapy (LPLT) and compared two different laser therapy regimes. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHO...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Gur A,Cosut A,Sarac AJ,Cevik R,Nas K,Uyar A

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Hyperhidrosis is a condition that affects a large percentage of the population and has a significant impact on peoples' lives. This report presents a technical overview of a new noninvasive, microwave-based device for creating thermolysis of sweat glands. The fundamental principles of operatio...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Johnson JE,O'Shaughnessy KF,Kim S

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current laser dentistry since our initial studies in 1964 is reviewed. Three areas are considered: routine dental office practice, tooth restoration, and oral surgery. For tooth restoration and oral surgery, CO2 and neodymium:YAG lasers are used and lasers are used in photodynamic therapy for oral cancer. Dental offic...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Goldman L,Goldman B,Van Lieu N

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:To investigate the morphology of cementum and root dentin after Er:YAG laser irradiation with and without water coolant, compared to that after CO(2) laser irradiation and an untreated surface. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:Ten extracted healthy human teeth were used. Er:YAG and CO(2) la...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Sasaki KM,Aoki A,Ichinose S,Ishikawa I

更新日期：2002-01-01 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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Sutures are currently the gold standard for wound closure but they are still unable to seal tissue and may induce scarring or inflammation. Biocompatible glues, based on polysaccharides such as chitosan, are a possible alternative to conventional wound closure. In this study, the adhesion of l...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Lauto A,Stoodley M,Marcel H,Avolio A,Sarris M,McKenzie G,Sampson DD,Foster LJ

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) which contains large amounts of growth factors has been tried to enhance therapeutic efficacy of laser treatment for acne scar with unknown underlying mechanism. OBJECTIVES:The present study was conducted to investigate the molecular mechanism of increased clinical efficacy of PRP...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Min S,Yoon JY,Park SY,Moon J,Kwon HH,Suh DH

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous endoscopic approaches to cholelithiasis would be facilitated by methods for welding gallbladder tissues. We evaluated the bursting pressure and histologic appearance of canine gallbladder tissue welded with a thulium-holmium-chromium:YAG (THC:YAG) laser producing a 2.15 microns pulsed output. The tissue a...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Popp HW,Oz MC,Bass LS,Chuck RS,Trokel SL,Treat MR

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:partial ciliary processes argon laser photocoagulation (PCLP) in the management of glaucoma has been the subject of a carefully conducted, prospective 5+-year clinical trial in 22 eyes of 20 patients. The mean intraocular pressure (IOP) +/- SD was significantly lower (15.5 +/- 3.6 mm Hg) than before the procedure (29....

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Lee PF,Shihab Z,Eberle M

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Laser-assisted tissue repair is often accompanied by a high dehiscence rate, which may be due to alterations in suture material after laser exposure. The goal of this study was to investigate the effect of CO2 laser irradiation on the tensile strength of microsurgical suture material. STUDY DE...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Menovsky T,Beek JF,van Gemert MJ

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Herein an overview is provided of the causes, consequences, and significance of photodynamic therapy (PDT)-mediated effects on tumor oxygenation and blood flow during illumination. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:Techniques particularly valuable to this research have included tissue oxygen ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Busch TM

更新日期：2006-06-01 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：:We examined the biostimulating effects of helium-neon laser radiation (HeNe; 632.8 nm), pulsed infrared laser radiation (IR; 904 nm), and the two combined on skin wound healing in New Zealand white rabbits. Seventy-two rabbits received either 1) no exposure, 2) 1.65 J/cm2 HeNe, 3) 8.25 J/cm2 pulsed IR, or 4) both HeNe...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Braverman B,McCarthy RJ,Ivankovich AD,Forde DE,Overfield M,Bapna MS

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The current study (for which ethical approval was obtained) sought to assess the effect of low intensity monochromatic infrared therapy (LIMIRT) on experimentally induced delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:Healthy volunteers were recruited (n = 24, 12M:12F...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Glasgow PD,Hill ID,McKevitt AM,Lowe AS,Baxter D

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Energy-based treatments have been found to be a promising treatment modality for improving stress urinary incontinence (SUI) symptoms. This prospective two-center study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of fractional-pixel CO2 laser for the treatment of SUI. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND MET...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Franić D,Fistonić I,Franić-Ivanišević M,Perdija Ž,Križmarić M

更新日期：2020-09-08 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：: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:To evaluate safety and efficacy of treatment with the picosecond Nd:YAG 532 nm for lentigines in Asian skin. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:This was a prospective, open-label cohort study, using a novel picosecond 532-nm laser for the treatment of facial lentigines. Subjects received up to...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Chan MWM,Shek SY,Yeung CK,Chan HH

更新日期：2019-11-01 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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:A semi-solid albumin solder formulated with hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC) was designed to improve the characteristics of liquid and solid solders. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:Acute tensile strengths were determined on canine small bowel in vitro by using liquid 50% bovine serum al...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Bleustein CB,Walker CN,Felsen D,Poppas DP

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The argon fluoride excimer laser is investigated as a cutting-ablating tool for bone surgery. Quantitative measurements are presented for various fluences of laser energy and number of pulses. Histological data are presented that demonstrate the minimal damage to the surrounding material from the laser interaction. Co...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Lustmann J,Ulmansky M,Fuxbrunner A,Lewis A

更新日期：1991-01-01 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：:During a ten-year period 642 abdominal hollow organ resections have been performed by means of a new, original technique--that is, CO2 laser irradiation combined with specially designed instrumentation. This resulted in a remarkable decrease in postoperative morbidity and mortality. The article describes the laser pro...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Skobelkin OK,Breckov EI,Bashilov VP,Korepanov VI,Litwin GD,Smoljaninov MV,Malyshev BN,Salyuk VA

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The clinical application of laser-assisted vascular anastomosis is afflicted by unreliable and low bonding strengths as well as tedious handling during microvascular surgery. The challenge to be met arises from the flow-off of the chromophore during soldering that changes the absorption and sta...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Schönfeld A,Kabra ZM,Constantinescu M,Bosshardt D,Stoffel MH,Peters K,Frenz M

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Variable square pulse (VSP) Er:YAG laser should be quicker than older Er:YAG lasers. The objectives were: (1) comparison of VSP laser and mechanical handpiece efficacy for apicectomy and (2) determination of optimal pulse width/energy/frequency combination. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Grgurević J,Grgurević L,Miletić I,Karlović Z,Krmek SJ,Anić I

更新日期：2005-06-01 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 study was designed to examine the acute response of normal arterial wall to pulsed laser irradiation. Irradiation with an Excimer or a Holmium YAG laser was performed in 15 normal iliac sites of 8 male New Zealand white rabbits. The excimer laser was operated at 308 nm, 25 Hz, 50 mJ/mm2/pulse, and 135 nsec/pulse ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Nakamura F,Kvasnicka J,Levame M,Lange F,Bousbaa H,Geschwind HJ

更新日期：1993-01-01 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