TY  - BOOK
AU  - Niemz,Markolf H.
TI  - Laser-tissue interactions: fundamentals and applications 
SN  - 3540427635
AV  - R857.L37 N54 2002
U1  - 610/.28 21
PY  - 2002///
CY  - Berlin, New York
PB  - Springer
KW  - Lasers in medicine
KW  - Lasers
KW  - Physiological effect
KW  - Therapeutic use
KW  - Laser Surgery
KW  - Photobiology
KW  - Safety
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p. [273]-296) and index; Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction1 -- 2. Light and Matter9 -- 2.1 Reflection and Refraction10 -- 2.2 Absorption15 -- 2.3 Scattering19 -- 2.4 Turbid Media25 -- 2.5 Photon Transport Theory27 -- 2.6 Measurement of Optical Tissue Properties37 -- 3. Interaction Mechanisms45 -- 3.1 Photochemical Interaction47 -- 3.1.1 Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)49 -- 3.1.2 Biostimulation57 -- 3.1.3 Summary of Photochemical Interaction58 -- 3.2 Thermal Interaction58 -- 3.2.1 Heat Generation68 -- 3.2.2 Heat Transport68 -- 3.2.3 Heat Effects77 -- 3.2.4 Laser-Induced Interstitial Thermotherapy (LITT)81 -- 3.2.5 Summary of Thermal Interaction87 -- 3.3 Photoablation88 -- 3.3.1 Model of Photoablation96 -- 3.3.2 Cytotoxicity of UV Radiation100 -- 3.3.3 Summary of Photoablation102 -- 3.4 Plasma-Induced Ablation103 -- 3.4.1 Model of Plasma-Induced Ablation108 -- 3.4.2 Analysis of Plasma Parameters121 -- 3.4.3 Summary of Plasma-Induced Ablation125 -- 3.5 Photodisruption126 -- 3.5.1 Plasma Formation131 -- 3.5.2 Shock Wave Generation135 -- 3.5.3 Cavitation143 -- 3.5.4 Jet Formation147 -- 3.5.5 Summary of Photodisruption149 -- 4. Medical Applications of Lasers151 -- 4.1 Lasers in Ophthalmology152 -- 4.2 Lasers in Dentistry181 -- 4.3 Lasers in Gynecology201 -- 4.4 Lasers in Urology207 -- 4.5 Lasers in Neurosurgery213 -- 4.6 Lasers in Angioplasty and Cardiology221 -- 4.7 Lasers in Dermatology227 -- 4.8 Lasers in Orthopedics232 -- 4.9 Lasers in Gastroenterology237 -- 4.10 Lasers in Otorhinolaryngology and Pulmology241 -- 5. Laser Safety 249 -- 5.1 Introduction 249 -- 5.2 Laser Hazards249 -- 5.3 Eye Hazards250 -- 5.4 Skin Hazards251 -- 5.5 Associated Hazards from High Power Lasers253 -- 5.6 Laser Safety Standards and Hazard Classification253 -- 5.7 Viewing Laser Radiation258 -- 5.8 Eye Protection260 -- 5.9 Laser Calculations and Measurements262 -- A Appendix 265 -- A.1 Medical Neodymium Laser System265 -- A.2 Physical Constants and Parameters269
UR  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy031/2002282307.html
ER  -