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PublisherSpringer International Publishing A&G

ISBN-103030119165

ISBN-139783030119164

eBay Product ID (ePID)9038397552

Product Key Features

Number of PagesXviii, 313 Pages

Publication NameLaser-Tissue Interactions : Fundamentals and Applications

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2019

SubjectLasers in Medicine, Physics / Optics & Light, Life Sciences / Biophysics, Surgery / General

TypeTextbook

AuthorMarkolf H. Niemz

Subject AreaScience, Medical

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight23.4 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number4

Dewey Edition22

Number of Volumes1 vol.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal610/.28

Table Of ContentIntroduction.- Historical Review.- Goal of the Book.- Outlook.- Light and Matter.- Reection and Refraction.- Absorption.- Scattering.- Turbid Media.- Photon Transport Theory.- Measurement of Optical Tissue Properties.- Questions to Chapter 2.- Interaction Mechanisms.- Photochemical Interaction.- Photothermal Interaction.- Photoablation.- Plasma-Induced Ablation.- Photodisruption.- Questions to Chapter 3.- Medical Applications of Lasers.- Lasers in Ophthalmology.- Lasers in Dentistry.- Lasers in Gynecology.- Lasers in Urology.- Lasers in Neurosurgery.- Lasers in Angioplasty and Cardiology.- Lasers in Dermatology.- Lasers in Orthopedics.- Lasers in Gastroenterology.- Lasers in Otorhinolaryngology and Pulmology.- Questions to Chapter 4.- Laser Safety.- Introduction.- Laser Hazards.- Eye Hazards.- Skin Hazards.- Associated Hazards from High Power Lasers.- Laser Safety Standards and Hazard ClassiFication.- Viewing Laser Radiation.- Eye Protection.- Laser Beam Calculations.- Questions to Chapter 5.- Solutions.

Synopsis"Laser-Tissue Interactions" provides a thorough description of the fundamentals and applications in this field. Basic concepts such as the optical and thermal properties of tissue, the various types of tissue ablation, and optical breakdown and its related effects are treated in detail. Special attention is given to mathematical tools (Monte Carlo simulations, the Kubelka-Munk theory etc.) and approved techniques (photodynamic therapy, laser-induced interstitial thermotherapy etc.). The part on applications reviews clinically relevant methods in modern medicine using the latest references. The last chapter covers today's standards of laser safety, with a careful selection of essential guidelines published by the Laser Institute of America. Numerous research photographs, illustrations, tables and comprehensive summaries make this book a useful guide for graduate students, scientists, and medical practitioners. New end-of-chapter exercises provide readers with the opportunity to check their understanding of key concepts and techniques., This book has become the standard textbook and reference guide to an important and rapidly growing field. It provides a thorough description of the fundamentals and applications of modern laser medicine, discussing in detail the "basics" such as optical and thermal properties of tissue, various types of hard and soft tissue ablation, optical breakdown and its related effects. This book pays special attention to mathematical tools (Monte Carlo simulations, Kubelka-Munk theory) and tried-and-trusted techniques (photobiomodulation, photodynamic therapy, laser-induced interstitial thermotherapy, and more). In turn, the application section reviews clinically relevant methods in modern laser treatment, while the last chapter covers today's standards for laser safety, with a careful selection of essential guidelines published by the Laser Institute of America. Each chapter closes with a set of problems and solutions, allowing readers to test their acquired knowledge. This fourth edition has undergone major revisions and updating to reflect the latest developments and references. Major improvements include the addition of 60 color illustrations, a review of the various LASIK techniques in ophthalmology, and a discussion of laser applications in endodontics and implantology. The chapters addressing lasers in ophthalmology, dentistry, urology and dermatology/cosmetics have all been extensively revised and updated. Its wealth of research photographs, illustrations, tables and comprehensive summaries make this book an essential guide for graduate students, scientists and medical practitioners alike., Medical practitioners, scientists and graduate students alike will find this exhaustive survey a vital learning tool. It provides a thorough description of the fundamentals and applications in the field of laser-tissue interactions. Basic concepts such as the optical and thermal properties of tissue, the various types of tissue ablation, and optical breakdown and its related effects are treated in detail. The author pays special attention to mathematical tools (Monte Carlo simulations, the Kubelka-Munk theory etc.) and approved techniques (photodynamic therapy, laser-induced interstitial thermotherapy etc.). A section on applications reviews clinically relevant methods in modern medicine using the latest references., This essential work provides a thorough description of the fundamentals and applications in the field of laser-tissue interactions. Concepts such as the optical and thermal properties of tissue, and optical breakdown and its related effects, are treated in detail.

LC Classification NumberQH505