Title :
Clinical consequences of laser/tissue interaction
Author :
Harris, David M. ; Werkhaven, Jay A.
Author_Institution :
Wenske Laser Center, Ravenswood Hospital Med. Center, Chicago, IL, USA
Abstract :
Basic principles of laser/tissue interaction are identified. The basic mechanisms of lasing, laser parameters, and tissue optics and photochemistry are discussed. Nonthermal and thermal effects of lasers on tissue are described. These effects are then examined in the context of surgical applications of lasers
Keywords :
biological effects of laser radiation; laser applications in medicine; reviews; surgery; laser parameters; laser surgery; laser-tissue interaction; lasing mechanisms; nonthermal effects; photochemistry; thermal effects; tissue optics; Biomedical optical imaging; Free electron lasers; Gas lasers; Laser theory; Optical pumping; Optical resonators; Optical scattering; Plasma waves; Power lasers; Pump lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Biomedical Engineering., Proceedings of a Special Symposium on Maturing Technologies and Emerging Horizons in
Conference_Location :
New Orleans, LA
DOI :
10.1109/MTEHBE.1988.26385
