Medical Applications of Lasers

By: D. R. Vij, K. Mahesh

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Hardcover | 28 February 2002

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A careful review of the literature covering various aspects of applications of lasers in science and technology reveals that lasers are being applied very widely throughout the entire gamut of physical medicine. After surveying the current developments taking place in the field of medical applications of lasers, it was considered appropriate to bring together these efforts of international research scientists and experts into one volume. It is with this aim that the editors have prepared this volume which brings current research and recent developments to the attention of a wide spectrum of readership associated with hospitals, medical institutions and universities world wide, including also the medical instrument industry. Both teachers and students in the medical faculties will especially find this compendium quite useful. This book is comprised of eleven chapters. All of the important medical applications of lasers are featured. The editors have made every effort that individual chapters are self-contained and written by experts. Emphasis has been placed on straight and simple presentation of the subject matter so that even the new entrants into the field will find the book of value.

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Preface	p. ix
Contributing Authors	p. xi
Elements of Laser Emission Process	p. 1
Introduction	p. 1
Components of a Laser Source	p. 2
Laser Amplification	p. 4
Beam Divergence	p. 4
Monochromaticity	p. 5
Optical Coherence Length and Time	p. 6
Interaction of Radiation with Atomic System	p. 7
Einstien Transition Coefficients	p. 9
Light Amplification	p. 11
Laser Efficiency of a Medium	p. 13
Laser Gain	p. 14
Q-Switched Laser	p. 15
Ruby Laser	p. 17
Helium-Neon Laser	p. 17
Lasers in Medicine	p. 19
Bibliography	p. 20
Laser-Tissue Interaction	p. 21
Introduction	p. 21
General Consideration of Laser-Tissue Interaction	p. 22
Overview of Laser Propagation in Tissue	p. 26
Models of Laser-Tissue Propagation	p. 36
Monte Carlo Simulation of Laser-Tissue Interaction	p. 39
Thermal and Mechanical Damage of Tissue	p. 46
Examples of Tissue Properties	p. 51
Summary	p. 53
Helpful Mathematical Relations	p. 54
References	p. 56
Laser Ophthalmology	p. 59
Introduction	p. 59
Characteristics of the Human Eye	p. 59
Visual Refractive Errors	p. 65
Laser Interaction with Eye Tissues	p. 67
Laser Applications in Ophthalmology--Diagnostic	p. 71
Laser Applications in Ophthalmology--Therapeutic	p. 77
Laser Applications in Ophthalmology--The Future	p. 82
References	p. 86
Laser Cardiology	p. 91
Laser Therapy and Diagnosis	p. 91
Laser Therapy	p. 91
Laser Diagnosis	p. 107
References (Part A)	p. 111
Some Case Studies	p. 114
Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization (TMLR)	p. 114
Laser Vasculr Anastomosis	p. 123
Laser Angioplasty for Cardiovascular Disease	p. 134
References (Part B)	p. 142
Laser Tomography	p. 147
Introduction	p. 147
Diffusing Light Technologies	p. 147
Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy	p. 164
Optical Coherence Tomography	p. 171
Spatial Speckle Correlometry	p. 181
Imaging Techniques Based on Speckle Contrast Analysis	p. 188
References	p. 190
Lasers in Urology	p. 195
Introduction	p. 195
Lasers in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia	p. 195
Laser Treatment of Bladder and Urethral Tumors	p. 204
Stricture of Urinary Tract	p. 210
Laser Lithotripsy	p. 215
Some Useful Laser Devices for Lithotripsy	p. 216
Other Uses	p. 219
References	p. 222
Laser Lithotripsy	p. 227
Introduction	p. 227
Surgical Management of Urinary Stones	p. 228
Laser Lithotripsy	p. 235
Summary	p. 249
References	p. 249
Laser Dermatology	p. 257
Introduction	p. 257
Basic Principles and Concepts	p. 259
Dermatological Applications of Lasers	p. 264
References	p. 284
Laser Dentistry	p. 289
Introduction	p. 289
The Human Tooth	p. 289
Laser Treatment of Hard Tooth Substance	p. 292
Laser Treatment of Soft Dental Tissue	p. 302
Lasers in Endodontics	p. 304
Laser Treatrment of Filling Materials	p. 304
References	p. 306
Lasers in Gynaecology	p. 309
Introduction	p. 309
Laparoscopy/Laparotomy with Lasers	p. 311
Hysteroscopic Procedures with Laser	p. 318
Colposcopy with Lasers	p. 320
Assisted Reproductive Technique (ART)	p. 321
Future Trends of Lasers in Gynaecology	p. 322
References	p. 323
Laser Safety in Medicine	p. 327
Introduction	p. 327
Classification of Laser Hazards	p. 327
Common Wavelengths	p. 329
Fiber Optics	p. 330
Laser Tissue Interaction	p. 332
Non-beam Hazards	p. 335
Persons Under Risks	p. 340
Laser Safety Elements	p. 340
Duties of a Laser Safety Officer	p. 341
Laser Safety Committee	p. 342
Laser Safety Training	p. 342
Authority for Laser Procedures	p. 343
Laser Safety in Different Settings	p. 344
Laser Safety Devices	p. 345
Reflections	p. 349
Alignment Aids	p. 350
Low Power Laser Safety	p. 350
Laser Safety Policies and Procedures	p. 350
Laser Incidents	p. 353
References	p. 353
Resource Material	p. 354
(Glossary of Terms in Lasers and Devices)	p. 355
Subject Index	p. 363
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