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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Helicobacter pylori (HP) is an endemic pathogenic bacterium causing gastritis and gastroduodenal ulceration in humans and is linked to the development of gastric malignancies. These first human in vivo studies investigated the photoeradication of HP using laser and white light. STUDY DESIGN/M...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Wilder-Smith CH,Wilder-Smith P,Grosjean P,van den Bergh H,Woodtli A,Monnier P,Dorta G,Meister F,Wagnières G

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Currently there is no safe, effective, and rapid means to eliminate the pain associated with a needle insertion through the skin. It is hypothesized that ablation of the stratum corneum layer using a low energy Erbium(Er):YAG laser would allow rapid local anesthesia from a lidocaine product. ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Shapiro H,Harris L,Hetzel FW,Bar-Or D

更新日期：2002-01-01 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：UNLABELLED:BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE To examine the biophysical effects of photothermal heating on herniated intervertebral discs during laser decompression surgery. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:Ex vivo bovine nucleus pulposus specimens were irradiated with a Nd: YAG laser (lambda = 1.32 microm, 100 seconds expos...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Choi JY,Tanenbaum BS,Milner TE,Dao XV,Nelson JS,Sobol EN,Wong BJ

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:We present a new theory of selective thermal damage of non-uniformly pigmented structures in biological tissues. Spatial separation of the heavily pigmented areas and the target requires limitation of the pigment temperature and heat diffusion from the pigmented to the targeted areas. STUDY DE...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Altshuler GB,Anderson RR,Manstein D,Zenzie HH,Smirnov MZ

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Despite laser applications targetted toward tonsillar tissue, there has been no characterization of underlying optical and thermal events during laser irradiation of tonsillar tissue. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:The optical properties of canine and human tonsils were determined at 805 n...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Shah RK,Nemati B,Wang LV,Shapshay SM

更新日期：2001-01-01 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 AND OBJECTIVE:Laser resurfacing with the 950 micros pulsed CO(2) laser is an effective treatment for photodamage and acne scarring; however, the potential for prolonged erythema and delayed re-epithelialization dissuade many patients from the procedure. With the use of erbium lasers alone, there is a decreas...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Rostan EF,Fitzpatrick RE,Goldman MP

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Dynamics of cryogen spray deposition, water condensation and frost formation is studied in relationship to cooling rate and efficiency of cryogen spray cooling (CSC) in combination with laser dermatologic surgery. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:A high-speed video camera was used to image t...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Majaron B,Kimel S,Verkruysse W,Aguilar G,Pope K,Svaasand LO,Lavernia EJ,Nelson JS

更新日期：2001-01-01 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 OBJECTIVE:The Holmium: YAG (Ho: YAG) laser has been used for the ablation of prolapsed discs but alternative techniques are available, and this application remains controversial. It also has potential for the decompression of nerve roots within narrowed foraminae with the technique of endoscopic laser fo...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Hafez MI,Zhou S,Coombs RR,McCarthy ID

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Laser soldering of tissues is based on the application of a biological solder on the approximated edges of a cut. Our goal was to use laser soldering for sealing cuts in skin under temperature feedback control and compare the results with ones obtained using standard sutures. STUDY DESIGN/MATE...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Simhon D,Ravid A,Halpern M,Cilesiz I,Brosh T,Kariv N,Leviav A,Katzir A

更新日期：2001-01-01 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 OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the intense pulsed light source (IPL) and the Nd:YAG laser in the treatment of facial rhytids. Both systems can be used in a non-ablative manner and cause a dermal wound. This is thought to stimulate the production of new collagen...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Goldberg DJ,Samady JA

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The aim was to investigate the bactericidal effect of the 1,064 nm Nd:YAG laser on Staphylococcus epidermidis. MATERIAL AND METHODS:S. epidermidis was inoculated on agar plates and then exposed to pulsed laser light in three different modes: with an uninterrupted train of pulses, or with two d...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Grönqvist A,Wiström J,Axner O,Monsen TJ

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:To investigate the effect of photodynamic therapy (PDT) on cell death in malignant tumor tissue, the frequency of terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end-labeling (TUNEL)-positive cells and the possible involvement of Fas and Fas ligand system were evaluated. STUDY DESIGN...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Yokota T,Ikeda H,Inokuchi T,Sano K,Koji T

更新日期：2000-01-01 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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Understanding albumin solder denaturation is important for laser tissue soldering. Human (HSA), bovine (BSA), porcine (PSA), and canine (CSA) albumin both fatty acid containing (FAC) and fatty acid free (FAF) were evaluated by using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). STUDY DESIGN/MATERIA...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Bleustein CB,Sennett M,Kung RT,Felsen D,Poppas DP,Stewart RB

更新日期：2000-01-01 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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:In previous investigations, small variations in the energy densities of low level light therapy (LLLT) were found to produce significant differences in the proliferation of resting T-lymphocytes in vitro. Pulsing these cells with mitogen in addition to laser therapy produced inhibitory effects ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Agaiby AD,Ghali LR,Wilson R,Dyson M

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Low-intensity laser irradiation is claimed to enhance wound healing. Healing after myocardial infarction results in ventricular enlargement and wall thinning. If laser treatment accelerated cardiac healing, we speculated that ventricular remodeling would be attenuated. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS A...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Whittaker P,Patterson MJ

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Wound-healing delays caused by lateral thermal damage to tissue remain a drawback of CO(2) surgical lasers. This study compares the thermal damage and wound-healing properties of a 7.5-micros pulsed CO(2) laser with scalpel and continuous wave (CW) CO(2) laser incisions. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Sanders DL,Reinisch L

更新日期：2000-01-01 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 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 OBJECTIVES:Many studies of laser-induced thermal decomposition of dental enamel have demonstrated a reduction in the rate of acid dissolution, size of artificial caries-like lesions, and acid reactivity. Additionally, studies have correlated the loss of carbonate from dental enamel with a reduction in ac...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Zuerlein MJ,Fried D,Featherstone JD

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The holmium:YAG (Ho:YAG) laser can be used not only for soft tissue but also for hard tissue such as urinary calculi. The objective of this study was to assess the usefulness of the Ho:YAG laser for endoscopic lithotripsy in patients with urinary tract stone. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIASL AND METHODS:...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Matsuoka K,Iida S,Inoue M,Yoshii S,Arai K,Tomiyasu K,Noda S

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The extent of thermal injury during laser prostatectomy is dependent on the light distribution in laser-irradiated tissue. As tissue is irradiated, the optical properties change as a function of temperature due to an alteration of molecular and cellular structure. The purpose of the present stu...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Nau WH,Roselli RJ,Milam DF

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:For the past 15 years we have used photodynamic therapy (PDT) to treat endobronchial tumors. Unfortunately patients who have non-primary lung cancer metastatic to bronchi and who have failed other treatment regimens may not be offered endobronchial tumor management. Thirteen patients with endobronchial tumor...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： McCaughan JS Jr

更新日期：1999-01-01 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：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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Short pulsed and scanned CO(2) lasers that target water molecules are currently used for cutaneous resurfacing. These CO(2) resurfacing lasers produce acute cutaneous contraction, which can be quantitated as a measure of the laser's effect. We postulated that targeting the vibrational and rotat...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Ellis DL,Weisberg NK,Chen JS,Stricklin GP,Reinisch L

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate: 1. thermal events during laser irradiation @2.1 microns of the pulp; 2. whether these effects are adequately modeled using an empty pulp chamber/root canal. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:In extracted human teeth, pulpal access was prepare...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Chang JC,Wilder-Smith P

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:To clarify whether epidermal thickness is of importance to the purpuric reaction from treatment with the pulsed dye laser (PDL). STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:Fifteen fairly pigmented volunteers were laser treated in two test regions of varying epidermal thicknesses: normal buttock skin a...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Haedersdal M,Bech-Thomsen N,Therkildsen P,Poulsen T,Wulf HC

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) with sham and whirlpool treatment on the contracted knee joint in rat. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:Forty-eight Wistar rats were operated on to immobilize knee joint, and 1 week after operation they wer...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Usuba M,Akai M,Shirasaki Y

更新日期：1998-01-01 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 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 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:Light dosimetry for endobronchial photodynamic therapy is not very advanced to date. This study investigates the dependency of the fluence rate distribution in the bronchial wall on several parameters. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:A Monte Carlo model is employed for the illumination of a...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Murrer LH,Marijnissen HP,Star WM

更新日期：1998-01-01 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