Ebook: Applied Laser Medicine

The history of laser applications in medicine starts al­ In the early 1990s a concerted action program most with the invention of the laser itself. sponsored by the European Commission was carried out in Europe for the dissemination of the safe use of It was only a few months after Maiman's invention lasers in medicine, and in 1996 a similar program was when this new high-intensity light source was used for medical applications. Light as a therapeutic tool developed with Russia. It was this German--Russian had long been used in medicine, especially in oph­ cooperation that led to a Russian version of the Ger­ thalmology and dermatology. Therefore, these disci­ man original loose-leaf handbook. The editors real­ plines were the first to take advantage of this new tool. ized an ever-growing demand for an English version of this handbook, too. Therefore, the editors are very Although the early results were not as promising as grateful to the Springer publishing house for support­ expected, a new field for medical diagnosis and treat­ ment had been defined. Most of the difficulties in the ing the English edition of the German original.

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This handbook is intended for the advanced specialist and for the practitioner interested in the application of lasers in medicine. It provides state-of-the art summaries of all available medical laser systems and the indications for their clinical use. The first part introduces basic laser physics, including laser-tissue interactions as well as technical equipment and particular techniques developed for medical use in connection with laser. The second part of the text covers all areas of laser application in medicine presented by senior specialists from different countries, each having extensive practical experience.

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This handbook is intended for the advanced specialist and for the practitioner interested in the application of lasers in medicine. It provides state-of-the art summaries of all available medical laser systems and the indications for their clinical use. The first part introduces basic laser physics, including laser-tissue interactions as well as technical equipment and particular techniques developed for medical use in connection with laser. The second part of the text covers all areas of laser application in medicine presented by senior specialists from different countries, each having extensive practical experience.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages I-XII
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Basic Physics....Pages 3-7
Basic Physics of Lasers....Pages 9-71
Action Mechanisms of Laser Radiation in Biological Tissues....Pages 73-127
Technical Basics of Medical Laser Systems....Pages 129-184
Front Matter....Pages 185-185
The Laser’s Position in Medicine....Pages 187-197
Fundamentals of Nd:YAG Laser Applications....Pages 199-203
Additional Equipment....Pages 205-209
Therapeutic Guidelines....Pages 211-234
Laser-Induced Thermotherapy (LITT), Basics....Pages 235-249
Basics of Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)....Pages 251-288
Front Matter....Pages 289-289
Laser Stereotaxy....Pages 291-298
Laser Applications in Ophthalmology....Pages 299-315
Dental Laser Applications: Periodontal Treatment and Intra-Oral Surgery....Pages 317-322
ENT....Pages 323-425
Laser Treatment in Gastroenterology....Pages 427-441
Angiology....Pages 443-499
Laser Treatments in Plastic Surgery and Dermatology....Pages 501-578
Laser Treatment in Urology....Pages 579-584
Laser Application in Orthopaedic Medicine....Pages 585-597
Laser Applications in Pulmology and Thoracic Surgery....Pages 599-614
Front Matter....Pages 289-289
Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization....Pages 615-622
Lasers in General Surgery....Pages 623-643
Open and Endoscopic Laser Treatment in Paediatrics....Pages 645-671
Laser Applications in Gynaecology....Pages 673-703
Laser Applications in Diagnostics....Pages 705-712
Front Matter....Pages 713-713
Laser Safety in Mediane....Pages 715-725
Guidelines for Safe Clinical Laser Applications....Pages 727-733
Back Matter....Pages 735-740

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This handbook is intended for the advanced specialist and for the practitioner interested in the application of lasers in medicine. It provides state-of-the art summaries of all available medical laser systems and the indications for their clinical use. The first part introduces basic laser physics, including laser-tissue interactions as well as technical equipment and particular techniques developed for medical use in connection with laser. The second part of the text covers all areas of laser application in medicine presented by senior specialists from different countries, each having extensive practical experience.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages I-XII
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Basic Physics....Pages 3-7
Basic Physics of Lasers....Pages 9-71
Action Mechanisms of Laser Radiation in Biological Tissues....Pages 73-127
Technical Basics of Medical Laser Systems....Pages 129-184
Front Matter....Pages 185-185
The Laser’s Position in Medicine....Pages 187-197
Fundamentals of Nd:YAG Laser Applications....Pages 199-203
Additional Equipment....Pages 205-209
Therapeutic Guidelines....Pages 211-234
Laser-Induced Thermotherapy (LITT), Basics....Pages 235-249
Basics of Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)....Pages 251-288
Front Matter....Pages 289-289
Laser Stereotaxy....Pages 291-298
Laser Applications in Ophthalmology....Pages 299-315
Dental Laser Applications: Periodontal Treatment and Intra-Oral Surgery....Pages 317-322
ENT....Pages 323-425
Laser Treatment in Gastroenterology....Pages 427-441
Angiology....Pages 443-499
Laser Treatments in Plastic Surgery and Dermatology....Pages 501-578
Laser Treatment in Urology....Pages 579-584
Laser Application in Orthopaedic Medicine....Pages 585-597
Laser Applications in Pulmology and Thoracic Surgery....Pages 599-614
Front Matter....Pages 289-289
Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization....Pages 615-622
Lasers in General Surgery....Pages 623-643
Open and Endoscopic Laser Treatment in Paediatrics....Pages 645-671
Laser Applications in Gynaecology....Pages 673-703
Laser Applications in Diagnostics....Pages 705-712
Front Matter....Pages 713-713
Laser Safety in Mediane....Pages 715-725
Guidelines for Safe Clinical Laser Applications....Pages 727-733
Back Matter....Pages 735-740
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