Influence of helium, oxygen, nitrogen, and room air environment in determining Nd-YAG laser/brain tissue interaction

Autor: Federico Vinas, Ljubisa Dragovic, Lucia J. Zamorano, Maria Cristina Chavantes, Manuel Dujovny
Rok vydání: 1991
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Zdroj: Three-Dimensional Bioimaging Systems and Lasers in the Neurosciences.
ISSN: 0277-786X
DOI: 10.1117/12.44131
Popis: L. Dragovic(2).(1) Laser Center INCOR, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil.(2) Henry Ford Neurosurgical Institute. 2799 West GrandBoulevard, Detroit, MI 48202, USA.ABSTRACTThe present study attempted to assess the in vivo effects of Nd—YAGlaser irradiation in different gaseous environments on brain. Suchan investigation is critical for determining the extent of injuryunder such conditions to further improve clinical applications. Weintended to define the influence on laser-tissue interaction ofRoom Air, 30% Oxygen, Heliuni, and Nitrogen. The anesthetized rats
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