Tissue ablation and gas formation of two excimer laser systems: an in vitro evaluation on porcine aorta.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:In recent years, clinical low-intensity laser therapy practice has used pulsed radiation, mainly from semiconductor lasers. Experimental works devoted to the study of relationships between biological and clinical effects and parameters of pulsed radiation are practically absent. STUDY DESIGN/M...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Karu TI,Pyatibrat LV,Ryabykh TP

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The heating potential of a closed loop interstitial hyperthermia system employing 1,064 nm laser light in conjunction with a long frosted contact probe was investigated in hind limb muscle of anesthetized dogs. The laser system was an Nd:YAG surgical laser modified with a single channel thermometry unit, a computer, a...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Panjehpour M,Overholt BF,Milligan AJ,Swaggerty MW,Wilkinson JE,Klebanow ER

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thermal cameras are used in research laboratories to measure tissue temperature during laser irradiation. This study was an evaluation of the accuracy of a 3-5 microns thermal camera and two 8-12 microns cameras in detecting the maximum temperatures of small targets. The size of the targets was within the range of las...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Torres JH,Springer TA,Welch AJ,Pearce JA

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using an optically shielded fiber optic laser catheter, the amount of gas produced when firing an argon ion laser into 0.9% saline solution or blood alone and into atheromatous aorta in either a blood or 0.9% saline medium was quantitated. Energies from 0.25 to 4 joules (J) were used at powers of 2, 5, and 8 W. We fou...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Davis GS,Bott-Silverman C,Goormastic M,Gerrity RG,Kittrell C,Feld M,Kramer JR

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Attempts at using the pulsed dye laser (PDL) operating at 585 nm wavelength and 0.45 milliseconds pulse duration to treat leg veins have been notably unsuccessful. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and complications of the 595 nm long PDL in the treatment of leg veins. STUDY D...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Kono T,Yamaki T,Erçöçen AR,Fujiwara O,Nozaki M

更新日期：2004-01-01 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：:We have determined exposure conditions for minimal damage to the corneal epithelium in rabbit using a continuous wave Tm: YAG laser operating in the TEM00 mode at incident powers between 80 and 450 mW. The 1/e beam diameter was 0.94 mm and exposure durations for threshold damage ranged from 4.3 to 0.08 sec. Calculated...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： McCally RL,Farrell RA,Bargeron CB

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Linear birefringence is an anisotropic property of rat tail tendon, which is largely composed of collagen. Our goal is to show that the dynamic range and sensitivity of the linear birefringence loss of collagen during heating are sufficient for kinetic modeling of the reaction. STUDY DESIGN, M...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Maitland DJ,Walsh JT Jr

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:An ideal treatment for pilonidal disease should feature a low recurrence rate, minimal incision, and rapid return to daily activities. We compared the outcomes of the well-defined Karydakis technique (KT) and a combination of pit excision (PE) and sinus tract ablation using 1,470-nm diode lase...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Yardimci VH

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:This work evaluates the application of a 810 nm diode laser operating in the range of 400-1,200 mW for bacterial reduction at periodontal treatment. The aim of this study is to examine the immediate effect of the diode medium power laser in reducing the bacterial concentration at periodontal po...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Fontana CR,Kurachi C,Mendonça CR,Bagnato VS

更新日期：2004-01-01 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：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

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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:In recent years, selective photothermolysis (PT) based on broadband light and assisted by skin vacuum (Photopneumatic Technology or PPx, by Aesthera) was introduced into the aesthetic market for epilation (hair removal) procedures. The present study aims to: (a) determine the overall effect of ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Sun F,Chaney A,Anderson R,Aguilar G

更新日期：2009-02-01 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：:Laser photocoagulation has proven to be valuable in the treatment of port-wine stains. In this application, the minimal blanching technique is used as an indicator of suitable dosage since it has been demonstrated that the immediate appearance a white mark is required to achieve permanent blanching a few months later....

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Mordon S,Beacco C,Rotteleur G,Brunetaud JM

更新日期：1993-01-01 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 OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the antiallergic effect of low-level laser irradiation (LLLI) at 650 nm in a mouse model of allergic rhinitis (AR), and to examine the underlying mechanisms. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:BALB/c mice were sensitized with ovalbumin (OVA) and alum and challenged intranasally wi...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Bae JS,Kim SH,Kim JH,Kim EH,Lyu L,Chung PS,Mo JH

更新日期：2020-04-01 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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:To investigate silicone naphthalocyanine (SINc; 0.5 mg/kg) for photodynamic therapy (PDT) of the ciliary body in pigmented rabbits. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:SINc was dissolved in canola oil by heating, emulsified with Tween-80, and given by ear vein. Pharmacokinetics were studied in ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Hill RA,Garrett J,Reddi S,Esterowitz T,Liaw LH,Ryan J,Shirk J,Kenney M,Shimuzu S,Berns MW

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Both photodynamic (PDT) and photothermal (PTT) therapy have proven to be effective treatment strategies for cancer, but the approach of combining them into a single treatment modality may offer better treatment efficacy. We compare the treatment efficacy of such combined treatment with the indi...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Kah JC,Wan RC,Wong KY,Mhaisalkar S,Sheppard CJ,Olivo M

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:We developed novel heat-conducting templates, and tested whether they could effectively remove damaging heat from the tissue during laser ablation. The reduction of lateral thermal damage during cutaneous incisional laser procedures should decrease the time in wound healing. In addition, we se...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Spector N,Reinisch L,Spector J,Ellis DL

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

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: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:Optical energy-based devices, including intense pulsed light (IPL) and potassium titanyl phosphate (KTP) lasers achieve reduction of pigmented and vascular lesions in a relatively similar number of treatments. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of an IPL with a "KTP-like" filter emitting a ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Friedmann DP,Peterson JD

更新日期：2019-08-01 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：:The BioWeld tube, an albumin-based exovascular stent, has been used for microsurgical anastomoses and compared to conventional sutures. The study presented investigated the potential of the BioWeld tube for vascular anastomosis in larger vessels. Laser-assisted BioWeld anastomoses were compared to conventional-sutured...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Wright B,Vicaretti M,Schwaiger N,Wu J,Trickett R,Morrissey L,Rohanizadeh R,Fletcher J,Maitz P,Harris M

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes the use of a pulsed argon laser to perform iridotomies in 87 patients. Diagnosis include: primary angle closure glaucoma, narrow angle in the fellow eye of patients with primary angle glaucoma, pupillary block, and after incomplete surgical iridectomies. Laser iridotomy was achieved in 79% of pati...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Schwartz LW,Spaeth GL

更新日期：1980-01-01 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 OBJECTIVES:Current fat-graft animal models require weeks, to months, for results. The purpose of this study was to develop a model for the rapid identification of adipocyte protectants, using apoptosis-specific fluorescence. The goal of our model was to predict long-term fat graft survival within a 10-da...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Medina MA 3rd,Nguyen JT,McCormack MM,Randolph MA,Austen WG Jr

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00