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Lasers in Medicine

Editat de Ronald W. Waynant
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 20 dec 2001
The use of lasers in medical practice has dramatically increased over the years. Lasers and modern optics have largely been unexplored in medical science. This contributed work is both optimistic and cautionary in its expert evaluation of the state-of-the-art medical use of laser technology. The use of lasers to improve upon conventional practice is highlighted in the foreword by the late Dr. Leon Goldman, widely regarded as the father of laser medicine.

Focused on filling a need for a "basic physics" understanding of laser-tissue interactions, Lasers in Medicine brings together contributions from experts in various medical specialties, including ophthalmology, dermatology, and cardiovascular medicine. Each chapter addresses significant applications of laser technology and offers the author's perspective on the state-of-the-art within that specialty. The discussions convey enough basic information to enable readers to assess a laser's usefulness for a specific purpose and to understand its limitations:

  • A clinical engineer needs to know what laser to use for tattoo removal-Chapter 1 lists laser wavelengths available and pulse characteristics for absorption in tattoo ink to thermally decompose the ink, allowing the body to remove it.
  • An oncologist discovers cancerous tissue in the lining of a bladder-can photodynamic therapy be used to treat it, and what is the success rate? Chapter 10 details treatment and Chapter 6 tells how to find exactly where the cancer is located.
  • A newly graduated ophthalmologist needs to know the advantages a laser can bring to his profession-Chapter 8 can provide the information he needs to know.

    Lasers have made many advances in medicine-especially in ophthalmology, dermatology, and cardiology-sparking a wave of enthusiasm. Lasers in Medicine supplies sufficient fundamental knowledge in order to more appropriately assess a laser's usefulness for a specific purpose, and to not attempt to purchase or utilize a laser when it is not the best solution.
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    Specificații

    ISBN-13: 9780849311468
    ISBN-10: 0849311462
    Pagini: 352
    Ilustrații: 205 b/w images and 39 halftones
    Dimensiuni: 178 x 254 x 25 mm
    Greutate: 0.81 kg
    Ediția:1
    Editura: CRC Press
    Colecția CRC Press

    Public țintă

    Academic, Professional, and Professional Practice & Development

    Cuprins

    Lasers and Fiber Optics. Optical and Thermal Response of Tissue to Laser Radiation. Dosimetry and Thermal Monitoring. Uses and Effects of Ultraviolet on Tissue. Physics of UV Ablation. Tissue Diagnostics Using Lasers. Low Power Laser Effects. Therapeutic and Diagnostic Applications of Lasers in Ophthalmology. Cardiovascular Applications of Lasers. Laser in Photodynamic Therapy.

    Descriere

    This contributed work is both optimistic and cautionary in its expert evaluation of the medical use of laser technology. Focused on filling the need for a basic physics understanding of laser-tissue interactions, this book brings together contributions from experts in various medical specialties, including ophthalmology, dermatology, and cardiovascular medicine. Each chapter addresses significant applications of laser technology and offers the author's perspective on applications within that specialty. The discussions convey enough basic information to enable readers to assess a laser's usefulness for a specific purpose and to understand its limitations.