Low power CO2 laser energy is capable of remodeling collagen through a photothermal process. Methods of CO2 laser tissue fusion have been developed which permit repair of blood vessels, stomach, small bowel, fallopian tube, and vas deferens. Analyses of these reconstructions demonstrate significant injury in the area of laser impact but minimal injury of the luminal surface. Healing proceeds rapidly. The biomechanics of the laser repair are similar to that of suture repair. Preservation of the luminal surface and function, rapid healing, and the absence of foreign body suggest that CO2 laser repair may provide a better method of tissue reconstruction.


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    Title :

    Laser Fusion Tissue Repair With CO2Laser


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Laser Surgery: Advanced Characterization, Therapeutics, and Systems ; 1989 ; Los Angeles,CA,United States


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1989-09-11





    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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