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Laser Systems for Photobiology and Photomedicine

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  • © 1991

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Editors:
  1. A. N. Chester

    1. Hughes Research Laboratories, Malibu, USA

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  2. S. Martellucci

    1. The Second University of Rome, Rome, Italy

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  3. A. M. Scheggi

    1. IROE-CNR, Florence, Italy

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Part of the book series: NATO Science Series B: (NSSB, volume 252)

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Table of contents (33 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
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  2. Physical and Biological Foundations

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Laser Photomedicine — An Overview: Past, Present, and Future

      • D. H. Sliney, M. L. Wolbarsht
      Pages 3-5

    3. Exogenous Chromophores for Laser Non-Surgical Photomedicine

      • L. Goldman
      Pages 7-12

    4. Modelling and Measurements of Light Propagation in Tissue for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications

      • B. C. Wilson
      Pages 13-27

    5. Chemical Laser Interactions with Human Tissues

      • G. L. Valderrama, R. F. Menefee, B. D. Krenek, M. J. Berry
      Pages 29-36

  3. Surgical and Ophthalmological Applications

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 37-37
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    2. Mid-Infrared Laser Surgery

      • M. L. Wolbarsht, D. Shi
      Pages 39-51

    3. The Nd:YAG Laser — Applications in Surgery

      • R. A. Kirschner
      Pages 53-56

    4. Laser in Plastic Surgery and Dermatology

      • J. S. Nelson
      Pages 57-66

    5. First Experience with a Laser Clamp in Neurosurgery

      • V. A. Fasano, W. Cecchetti, S. M. Peirone, R. Urciuoli, G. F. Lombard, M. Fontanella et al.
      Pages 67-68

    6. Excimer Laser Angioplasty in Human Artery Disease

      • R. Viligiardi, V. Gallucci, R. Pini, R. Salimbeni, S. Galiberti
      Pages 69-72

    7. The Efficiency of Laser Panretinal Photocoagulation for Diabetes

      • M. L. Wolbarsht, M. B. Landers III
      Pages 73-85

  5. Photodynamic Therapy: Mechanisms and Dosimetry

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 137-137
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    2. Photodynamic Therapy

      • J. S. Nelson
      Pages 139-141

    3. Exogenous Chromophores for Laser Photosurgery (PDT)

      • L. Goldman
      Pages 143-147
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About this book

This volume contains the Proceedings of a two-week NATO Advanced Study Institute on "Laser Systems for Photobiology and Photomedicine", conducted from May 11 to 20, 1990 in Erice, Italy. This is the 15th annual course of the International School of Quantum Electronics (ISQE), organized under the auspices of the "Ettore Majorana" Center for Scientific Culture. The application of lasers to medicine and surgery has made amazing progress since the last ISQE Course on this subject in 1983. The present Proceedings give a tutorial introduction to today's most important areas, as well as a review of current results by leading researchers. Among the possible approaches to a NATO Advanced Study Institute on Laser Systems for Photobiology and Photomedicine, we chose to emphasize the scientific and technological aspects of advanced laser systems when applied to laboratory and clinical tests. Since it is the policy of the School to stress the advanced scientific and techn·ological achievements in the field of Quantum Electronics, the Course broadly covers performance already achieved and potential applications.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Hughes Research Laboratories, Malibu, USA

    A. N. Chester

  • The Second University of Rome, Rome, Italy

    S. Martellucci

  • IROE-CNR, Florence, Italy

    A. M. Scheggi

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