Cutaneous Applications Of Lasers

Ries, William Russell; Speyer, Matthew T.

doi:10.1016/s0030-6665(20)30289-9

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“…It can be made to produce a pulsed output beam, also known as giant pulse laser or Q-switching. This allows for the delivery of nanosecond pulses, which lead to less tissue injury to the surrounding structures [2]. Nd:YAG lasers (λ = 1064 nm) are used in otolaryngology as well, however the deep penetration depth of this wavelength has resulted in limited use (primarily for very large venous malformation coagulation in the oral cavity and pharynx); though in contact mode, this laser has applications as a precise cutting device [3][4][5][6].…”

Section: Frequently Used Lasers In Otolaryngologymentioning

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Laser/Light Applications in Otolaryngology

Orgain¹,

Rothholtz²,

Wong³

2018

Lasers in Dermatology and Medicine

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Lasers have been ubiquitous in otolaryngology since Jako and Strong first introduced the CO 2 laser in 1970. Since that time lasers have traditionally been used like a scalpel, able to cut and cauterize precisely. More recently, the role of lasers has been expanded in otolaryngology depending on the specific laser wavelength and dosimetry parameters. Not only can lasers be utilized to extirpate cancer, but also used to recover hearing, improve the airway, treat epistaxis, and even break up salivary stones for easy removal. The individual characteristics of the laser are important for the specific application. However, the otolaryngologist often works in areas that are either difficult to access using classic methods or require extreme precision, and the mechanism and method for delivering the laser energy is often equally important. In this chapter, we describe the many ways lasers are used in otolaryngology treat both benign conditions to life-threatening diseases. New and innovative applications are also discussed.

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