Title :
Controlled light delivery for laser angiosurgery
Author :
Cothren, R.M. ; Kittrell, C. ; Hayes, G.B. ; Willett, R.L. ; Sacks, B. ; Malk, E.G. ; Ehmsen, R.J. ; Bott-Silverman, C. ; Kramer, J.R. ; Feld, M.S.
Author_Institution :
Massachusetts Inst. of Tech., Cambridge, MA, USA
fDate :
1/1/1986 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Controlled delivery of light is necessary for the precise removal of tissue in laser angiosurgery. We describe an optical fiber laser catheter incorporating a transparent, protective optical shield which provides such control. Tissue removal data characterizing the performance of the device are presented.
Keywords :
Blood vessels; Laser biomedical applications; Surgery; Catheters; Fiber lasers; Lesions; Lighting control; Optical control; Optical fibers; Optical scattering; Power lasers; Protection; Uncertainty;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1986.1072884
