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This text 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, cardiology, tomography, urology, lithotripsy, dermatology, dentistry and gynaecology are among the eleven chapters comprising the book. The book should cater to a wide spectrum of readership associated with hospitals, medical institutions and universities worldover, including the medical instrument industry.

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Author:   D.R. Vij ,  K. Mahesh
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   2002 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.600kg
ISBN:  

9780792376620

ISBN 10:   0792376625
Pages:   375
Publication Date:   28 February 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of print, replaced by POD  
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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).

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