Medical applications of lasers /

Medical Applications of Lasers covers various disciplines in physical medicine which are being serviced by lasers. New techniques and procedures, which have been developed and are being used, have been incorporated by international researchers in their respective chapters of the book. Ophthalmology,...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author:	SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors:	Vij, D. R., Mahesh, K., 1940-
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Boston : Kluwer Academic, [2002]
Subjects:	Lasers in medicine. Lasers in surgery. Laser Therapy. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

1. Elements of Laser Emission Process
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Components of a Laser Source
1.3 Laser Amplification
1.4 Beam Divergence
1.5 Monochromaticity
1.6 Optical Coherence Length and Time
1.7 Interaction of Radiation with Atomic System
1.8 Einstien Transition Coefficients
1.9 Light Amplification
1.10 Laser Efficiency of a Medium
1.11 Laser Gain
1.12 Q-Switched Laser
1.13 Ruby Laser
1.14 Helium-Neon Laser
1.15 Lasers in Medicine
2. Laser-Tissue Interaction
2.1 Introduction
2.2 General Consideration of Laser-Tissue Interaction
2.3 Overview of Laser Propagation in Tissue
2.4 Models of Laser-Tissue Propagation
2.5 Monte Carlo Simulation of Laser-Tissue Interaction
2.6 Thermal and Mechanical Damage of Tissue
2.7 Examples of Tissue Properties
2.8 Summary
Appendix: Helpful Mathematical Relations
References
3. Laser Ophthalmology
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Characteristics of the Human Eye
3.3 Visual Refractive Errors
3.4 Laser Interaction with Eye Tissues
3.5 Laser Applications in Ophthalmology Diagnostic
3.6 Laser Applications in Ophthalmology Therapeutic
3.7 Laser Applications in Ophthalmology The Future
References
4. Laser Cardiology
4.1 Laser Therapy
4.2 Laser Diagnosis
References (Part A)
4.3 Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization (TMLR)
4.4 Laser Vasculr Anastomosis
4.5 Laser Angioplasty for Cardiovascular Disease
References (Part B)
5. Laser Tomography
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Diffusing Light Technologies
5.3 Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy
5.4 Optical Coherence Tomography
5.5 Spatial Speckle Correlometry
5.6 Imaging Techniques Based on Speckle Contrast Analyisis
References
6. Lasers in Urology
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Lasers in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
6.3 Laser Treatment of Bladder and Urethral Tumors
6.4 Stricture of Urinary Tract
6.5 Laser Lithotripsy
6.6 Some Useful Laser Devices for Lithotripsy
6.7 Other Uses
References
7. Laser Lithotripsy
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Surgical Management of Urinary Stones
7.3 Laser Lithotripsy
7.4 Summary
References
8. Laser Dermatology
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Basic Principles and Concepts
8.3 Dermatological Applications of Lasers
References
9. Laser Dentistry
9.1 Introduction
9.2 The Human Tooth
9.3 Laser Treatment of Hard Tooth Substance
9.4 Laser Treatment of Soft Dental Tissue
9.5 Lasers in Endodontics
9.6 Laser Treatrment of Filling Materials
References
10. Lasers in Gynaecology
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Laparoscopy/Laparotomy with Lasers
10.3 Hysteroscopic Procedures with Laser
10.4 Colposcopy with Lasers
10.5 Assisted Reproductive Technique (ART)
10.6 Future Trends of Lasers in Gynaecology
References
11. Laser Safety in Medicine
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Classification of Laser Hazards
11.3 Common Wavelengths
11.4 Fiber Optics
11.5 Laser Tissue Interaction
11.6 Non-beam Hazards
11.7 Persons Under Risks
11.8 Laser Safety Elements
11.9 Duties of a Laser Safety Officer
11.10 Laser Safety Committee
11.11 Laser Safety Training
11.12 Authority for Laser Procedures
11.13 Laser Safety in Different Settings
11.14 Laser Safety Devices
11.15 Reflections
11.16 Alignment Aids
11.17 Low Power Laser Safety
11.18 Laser Safety Policies and Procedures
11.19 Laser Incidents
References
Resource Material
Appendix (Glossary of Terms in Lasers and Devices).