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Investigation of endovenous laser ablation of varicose veins in vitro using 1.885-μm laser radiation.
- Source :
- Lasers in Medical Science; Apr2016, Vol. 31 Issue 3, p503-510, 8p
- Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- This paper presents the results of endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) of varicose veins in vitro using radiation of a solid-state laser based on the crystal LiYF4:Tm, with a wavelength of 1.885 μm and power output of around 3 W. An experimental series with saline solution and red blood cell (RBC) suspension in the venous lumen was performed to identify the impact of a heated carbonized layer precipitated on the fiber end face versus the efficiency of EVLA. Results of these experiments confirmed that the presence of a heated carbonized layer on the fiber end face increases the efficiency of EVLA. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02688921
- Volume :
- 31
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Lasers in Medical Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 113840446
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-016-1877-z