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Mid-IR Laser Applications in Medicine

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Solid-State Mid-Infrared Laser Sources

Part of the book series: Topics in Applied Physics ((TAP,volume 89))

Abstract

This chapter reviews medical applications of a variety of mid-infrared lasers. These applications are based on strong absorption of laser light in human tissue due to the presence of naturally occurring chromophores, specific and unspecific absorbers. Medically relevant laser-tissue interactions are described. Experimental data, obtained with free electron lasers describe photoablation quantitatively in the mid-IR as well as collateral adverse effects. Feedback technologies for online therapy control are presented; they enhance the selectivity of the laser—tissue interaction. Typical medical and surgical applications in gynecology, otorhinolaryngology, neurosurgery, dermatology, urology, dental surgery, ophthalmology and cardiovascular surgery are briefly summarized.

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    Irina T. Sorokina

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    Konstantin L. Vodopyanov

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Jean, B., Bende, T. (2003). Mid-IR Laser Applications in Medicine. In: Sorokina, I.T., Vodopyanov, K.L. (eds) Solid-State Mid-Infrared Laser Sources. Topics in Applied Physics, vol 89. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-36491-9_12

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