Observations on the use of three laser sources in sequence (co2-argon-nd: yag) in neurosurgery
In neurosurgical practice the laser can be considered an additional instrument to improve conventional techniques, or even a new method of treatment of some cerebral lesions. A complete laser surgery requires the association of three laser sources in combination. The CO2 laser is useful for cutting...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Lasers in surgery and medicine 1983, Vol.2 (3), p.199-203 |
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Zusammenfassung: | In neurosurgical practice the laser can be considered an additional instrument to improve conventional techniques, or even a new method of treatment of some cerebral lesions. A complete laser surgery requires the association of three laser sources in combination. The CO2 laser is useful for cutting small lesions in important brain areas. Nd: YAG is particularly suitable for tumor surgery‐allowing a deeper destruction with predictable effects associated with a more complete hemostasis. The combination Nd: YAG‐Argon has clear indications for irradiation of the vessels. |
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ISSN: | 0196-8092 1096-9101 |
DOI: | 10.1002/lsm.1900020302 |