Abstract
The physical and clinical features of a number of laser energy sources presently being used in plastic and endonasal surgery, such as the Nd:YAG, KTP, Ho:YAG, Er:YAG and CO(2) lasers, are emphasized. Particular attention is paid to the Nd:YAG laser and to an Nd:YAG laser-powered quartz laser scalpel.
Copyright 2002 S. Karger AG, Basel
MeSH terms
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Carcinoma, Basal Cell / surgery
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Carcinoma, Basal Cell / ultrastructure
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Connective Tissue / surgery
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Connective Tissue / ultrastructure
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Face / surgery*
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Fiber Optic Technology
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Ganglioglioma / surgery
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Ganglioglioma / ultrastructure
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Hemostasis, Surgical
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Humans
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Laser Therapy / classification
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Laser Therapy / instrumentation
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Laser Therapy / methods*
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Nasolacrimal Duct / surgery*
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Neodymium / chemistry*
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Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures
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Scalp / surgery
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Silicon Dioxide / chemistry
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Surgery, Plastic / instrumentation
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Surgery, Plastic / methods*
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Tongue / surgery
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Tongue / ultrastructure
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Wound Healing / physiology
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Wounds and Injuries / surgery*
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Yttrium / chemistry
Substances
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Neodymium
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Yttrium
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Silicon Dioxide