Effects of varying intensities of laser energy on articular cartilage: a preliminary study.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Some oral bacteria are susceptible to killing by red light after their sensitization with toluidine blue O (TBO). The photochemotherapy of periodontal disease in vivo would require a therapeutic window where bacteria could be killed without adjacent normal tissue damage. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Soukos NS,Wilson M,Burns T,Speight PM

更新日期：1996-01-01 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:To test whether autofluorescence spectroscopy can be used for the diagnosis of oral neoplasia in a high-risk population, we characterized the in vivo autofluorescence spectra from oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) lesions and oral premalignant and malignant lesions in both OSF and non-OSF patients...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Tsai T,Chen HM,Wang CY,Tsai JC,Chen CT,Chiang CP

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Lasers are used for caries removal in enamel and dentin, but are currently limited in their ability to remove sound tooth structure. In this study plasma interaction regimes are investigated as the principal factor determining the ablation characteristics. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:Th...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Neev J,Pham K,Lee JP,White JM

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The main factors in photodynamic therapy (PDT) are: photosensitizer retention, photon absorption, and oxygen supply. Each factor has its unique set of problems that poses limitation to the treatment. Both light delivery and oxygen supply are significant bottlenecks in PDT. Vascular closure duri...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Yang L,Wei Y,Xing D,Chen Q

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Facial teleangectasias can be a relevant cosmetic problem, which the patient usually hides with a thick layer of makeup. This study will describe the response on these vascular lesions using the intense pulsed light (IPL) source. METHODS:Five hundred eighteen consecutive patients were treated...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Clementoni MT,Gilardino P,Muti GF,Signorini M,Pistorale A,Morselli PG,Cavina C

更新日期：2005-07-01 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:Pores in the sclera are a candidate pathway for aqueous transport and therefore can be utilized to decrease the intraocular pressure (IOP) in glaucomatous eyes. Since pore formation is a well-known mechanism for stress relaxation in solids, laser-induced creation of pores in cartilage increase...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Baum OI,Sobol EN,Bolshunov AV,Fedorov AA,Khomchik OV,Omelchenko AI,Shcherbakov EM

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous reports of effects of CO2 laser energy on human fibrocartilage suggest thermal injury extends to a depth of approximately 70 microns from the target surface with power settings of 35 W and exposure times of 0.5 seconds. The present study was undertaken to look for more subtle evidence of thermal alteration of...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Whipple TL,Marotta JJ,May TC,Caspari RB,Meyers JF

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Primary blast injury is produced by shock waves. Blast injuries to lungs are extremely critical threats to survival, but their etiology is largely undefined. The majority of animal models for these injuries use explosive or complex experimental settings, limiting the laboratory study of blast ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Satoh Y,Sato S,Saitoh D,Tokuno S,Hatano B,Shimokawaji T,Kobayashi H,Takishima K

更新日期：2010-04-01 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：:The temperature developed by the laser thermal ("hot tip") probe during arterial recanalisation is primarily dependent on the rate of energy delivery and the rate of dissipation to the surrounding medium. While higher probe tip temperatures enhance the efficacy of atheroma ablation, so too is the incidence of adverse ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Rosenthal E,Foussas S,Montarello JK,Boyd EG,Curry PV

更新日期：1990-01-01 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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Enhancement of photodynamic therapy (PDT) with 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) has been demonstrated experimentally using light dose fractionation or CP94 iron chelation. This study extends this research. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:In normal rat colon, CP94 administration and light dose f...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Curnow A,MacRobert AJ,Bown SG

更新日期：2006-04-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the pulsed dye laser (585 nm, 450 ms) in the treatment of sun induced wrinkles. DESIGN:Patients had one pulsed dye laser (585 nm) treatment. The treated areas were assessed by the following methods: grading of skin wrinkles at 6 weeks, 12 weeks...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Zelickson BD,Kilmer SL,Bernstein E,Chotzen VA,Dock J,Mehregan D,Coles C

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intestinal welding by means of low-power laser has been reported as an efficient method for intestinal anastomosis. We designed an experimental model in rats to investigate collagen and DNA concentrations in CO2 laser-welded anastomoses as compared with those in sutured anastomoses on the 4th, 7th, and 10th postoperat...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Rabau MY,Wasserman I,Shoshan S

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The in vivo biological activity of uroporphyrin I has been studied by determining the amount of necrosis produced in murine tumors exposed to various total doses of light at 615 nm. Similarly, the in vitro photosensitizing activity of uroporphyrin I was examined by measuring the percentage of cells killed in a cell cu...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Nelson JS,Sun CH,Berns MW

更新日期：1986-01-01 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 OBJECTIVE:Verteporfin is a new photosensitizer with short-term skin photosensitivity. The objective of this preclinical study was to find the light dose that effectively ablates canine esophageal mucosa when delivered 30 minutes after Verteporfin injection. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:Verteporfin...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Panjehpour M,DeNovo RC,Petersen MG,Overholt BF,Bower R,Rubinchik V,Kelly B

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study was conducted to compare the compressive strength, diametral tensile strength, transverse flexural strength, and flexural modulus of a microfilled and a small particle composite resin restorative material following argon laser and conventional visible light polymerization techniques. All physical properties ex...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Kelsey WP 3rd,Blankenau RJ,Powell GL,Barkmeier WW,Cavel WT,Whisenant BK

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We sought to investigate risk factors for recurrence of vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia (VAIN) in the vaginal vault after laser vaporization. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Among 162 patients treated with laser vaporization in the vaginal vault after hysterectomy between March 1998 and August 2007, the clinical da...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Kim HS,Park NH,Park IA,Park JH,Chung HH,Kim JW,Song YS,Kang SB

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Interstitial laser therapy (ILT) is a minimally invasive treatment method for congenital vascular malformations (CVM). This study was intended to show whether or not open magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) offers a means of on-line thermometry and procedure control. STUDY DESIGN/PATIENTS AND MET...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Cholewa D,Wacker F,Roggan A,Waldschmidt J

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The relationship between tissue ablation volume and the formation of insoluble gas of the currently available excimer laser systems is unknown. This aspect was evaluated in two excimer laser systems. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:We measured tissue ablation volume and gas production of tw...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Appelman YE,Piek JJ,Verhoofstad GG,Gijsbers GH,Van Gemert MJ

更新日期：1996-01-01 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 OBJECTIVE:Laser ablation of stratum corneum (SC) enhances transdermal delivery of hydrophilic drugs. The influence of the infrared (IR) (lambda = 1,064 nm), visible (lambda = 532 nm), and ultraviolet (UV) (lambda = 355 nm) radiations of a Nd:YAG laser on transdermal delivery of 5-Fluorouracil (5-Fu) acro...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Gómez C,Costela A,García-Moreno I,Llanes F,Teijón JM,Blanco D

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Riehl's melanosis is a chronic acquired hyperpigmentation disorder that causes significant cosmetic problems for patients with this condition. Several treatment options, including low-fluence Q-switched Nd:YAG (QSNY) 1064-nm laser treatment, have been attempted with inconsistent results. We ai...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Cho MY,Roh MR

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this in vitro study is to evaluate the use of the KTP (potassium-titanyl-phosphate) 532 nm laser for future use in endovaporization of large choroidal melanomas. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:A KTP 532 nm green laser coupled to a 0.3 mm fiberoptic probe was used to perform...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Mattes D,Reich EM,Muellner K,Langmann G

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Knowledge about optical parameters and the resultant light distribution in laser-treated tissue is important for predicting the effects of laser-induced thermotherapy of liver metastases (LITT). MATERIALS AND METHODS:The absorption and scattering coefficients as well as the anisotropy factors ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Germer CT,Roggan A,Ritz JP,Isbert C,Albrecht D,Müller G,Buhr HJ

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Laser-assisted treatment of tattoos is well recognized to produce opaque epidermal whitening that prevents multiple sequential passes during a single treatment session. The amount of epidermal whitening produced in association with the procedure can be minimized by topical application of perflu...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Biesman BS,Costner C

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00