Finite element analysis of controlled laser coagulation experiments /

A mathematical model to predict the effect of laser and

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Tolat, Nimish Prabodh, 1971-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1997.
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Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:A mathematical model to predict the effect of laser and
A two-layered set-up of gel and tissue allowed for comparing
and absorption coefficient about their reported and
and coagulation process was modeled using a non-linear
calculated values indicate their sensitivity on coagulation
coagulation behavior of the tissue. Accurate knowledge of
coefficients, laser spot-size and absorption coefficient in
distfibutionwasmodeledusinganapproximationofthelightdiffusion
effects based on the Arrhenius rate model. The constant
essential for mathematical models to predict reliable
finite-element model. The light
interaction on beef liver is presented. The heat transfer
our results with previous experiments carried out under
outcomes.
procedure, allowing a slow, steady damage front progression.
similar conditions. Variations of the damage coefficients
surface temperature provided a control over the coagulation
temperature conditions using a modulated laser source term.
the optical properties and kinetic rate constants is
The parametric study of variations in the damage rate
theory. Thermal feedback allowed for constant surface
this study indicate a significant variation in predicting the
tissue parameters on the zone of thermal injury by laser
Item Description:"Major subject: Bioengineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:xi, 68 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references: pages 60-66.