Therapeutic Applications Of Argon Laser

J. M. Brunetaud; L. Mosquet; S. Mordon; G. Rotteleur

doi:10.1117/12.935653

26 March 1984 Therapeutic Applications Of Argon Laser

J. M. Brunetaud, L. Mosquet, S. Mordon, G. Rotteleur

Proceedings Volume 0405, Optical Fibers in the Biomedical Field; (1984) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.935653
Event: Photon 83 International Conference on Optical Fibers, 1983, Paris, France

Abstract

Argon laser has a C.W. emission and emits several lines between 487 and 544 nm. This radiation is well absorbed by living tissue and especially where there are red pigments (hemoglobin, myoglobin) or black pigments (melanine). Therapeutic applications mainly use thermal effects. By varying the parameters, (optic power, size of exposed area, exposure time) ; one can obtain a coagulation (maximal tissular temperature 60° - 80°) or a vaporization (temperature over 100°). Section occures when the vaporized area is very thin (below 0.5 mm).

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J. M. Brunetaud, L. Mosquet, S. Mordon, and G. Rotteleur "Therapeutic Applications Of Argon Laser", Proc. SPIE 0405, Optical Fibers in the Biomedical Field, (26 March 1984); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.935653

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