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Medical Applications of Lasers
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Medical Applications of Lasers

Vij, D. R.; Mahesh, K.
ISBN-10: 0792376625
ISBN-13: 9780792376620

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This text covers various disciplines in physical medicine which are being serviced by lasers. New techniques and procedures, which have been developed and are being used, have been incorporated by international researchers.Medical Applications of Lasers covers various disciplines in physical medicine which are being serviced by lasers.
New techniques and procedures, which have been developed and are being used, have been incorporated by international researchers in their respective chapters of the book. Ophthalmology, cardiology, tomography, urology, lithotripsy, dermatology, dentistry and gynaecology are among the eleven chapters comprising the book. The book will cater to a wide spectrum of readership associated with hospitals, medical institutions and universities worldover, including the medical instrument industry. Both teachers and students in the medical faculties will find the book especially useful.
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Preface
Contributing Authors
Elements of Laser Emission Process
Introduction
Components of a Laser Source
Laser Amplification
Beam Divergence
Monochromaticity
Optical Coherence Length and Time
Interaction of Radiation with Atomic System
Einstien Transition Coefficients
Light Amplification
Laser Efficiency of a Medium
Laser Gain
Q-Switched Laser
Ruby Laser
Helium-Neon Laser
Lasers in Medicine
Bibliography
Laser-Tissue Interaction
Introduction
General Consideration of Laser-Tissue Interaction
Overview of Laser Propagation in Tissue
Models of Laser-Tissue Propagation
Monte Carlo Simulation of Laser-Tissue Interaction
Thermal and Mechanical Damage of Tissue
Examples of Tissue Properties
Summary
Helpful Mathematical Relations
References
Laser Ophthalmology
Introduction
Characteristics of the Human Eye
Visual Refractive Errors
Laser Interaction with Eye Tissues
Laser Applications in Ophthalmology--Diagnostic
Laser Applications in Ophthalmology--Therapeutic
Laser Applications in Ophthalmology--The Future
References
Laser Cardiology
Laser Therapy and Diagnosis
Laser Therapy
Laser Diagnosis
References (Part A)
Some Case Studies
Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization (TMLR)
Laser Vasculr Anastomosis
Laser Angioplasty for Cardiovascular Disease
References (Part B)
Laser Tomography
Introduction
Diffusing Light Technologies
Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy
Optical Coherence Tomography
Spatial Speckle Correlometry
Imaging Techniques Based on Speckle Contrast Analysis
References
Lasers in Urology
Introduction
Lasers in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Laser Treatment of Bladder and Urethral Tumors
Stricture of Urinary Tract
Laser Lithotripsy
Some Useful Laser Devices for Lithotripsy
Other Uses
References
Laser Lithotripsy
Introduction
Surgical Management of Urinary Stones
Laser Lithotripsy
Summary
References
Laser Dermatology
Introduction
Basic Principles and Concepts
Dermatological Applications of Lasers
References
Laser Dentistry
Introduction
The Human Tooth
Laser Treatment of Hard Tooth Substance
Laser Treatment of Soft Dental Tissue
Lasers in Endodontics
Laser Treatrment of Filling Materials
References
Lasers in Gynaecology
Introduction
Laparoscopy/Laparotomy with Lasers
Hysteroscopic Procedures with Laser
Colposcopy with Lasers
Assisted Reproductive Technique (ART)
Future Trends of Lasers in Gynaecology
References
Laser Safety in Medicine
Introduction
Classification of Laser Hazards
Common Wavelengths
Fiber Optics
Laser Tissue Interaction
Non-beam Hazards
Persons Under Risks
Laser Safety Elements
Duties of a Laser Safety Officer
Laser Safety Committee
Laser Safety Training
Authority for Laser Procedures
Laser Safety in Different Settings
Laser Safety Devices
Reflections
Alignment Aids
Low Power Laser Safety
Laser Safety Policies and Procedures
Laser Incidents
References
Resource Material
(Glossary of Terms in Lasers and Devices)
Subject Index

Edition: 2002
Publisher: Springer
Binding: Trade Cloth
Pages: 392
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.74 lbs.
Language: English

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