Influence of tissue mechanical strength during UV and IR laser ablation in vitro

E. Duco Jansen*, Ton G. Leeuwen, Rudolf M. Verdaasdonk, Tuong H. Le, Massoud Motamedi, A.J. Welch, Cornelius Borst

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Abstract

It has been established that the infrared (Ho:YAG at 2.09 μm) ablation process involves direct heating of tissue water followed by subsurface pressure build up that ultimately leads to a violent explosion. Recently, we presented evidence that the same mechanism plays a role in ultraviolet (XeCl at 308 nm) ablation. It is expected that this process is dependent upon the mechanical strength of the irradiated tissue. A qualitative study was done to demonstrate the effect of the tissue mechanical properties on the pulsed laser ablation process and resulting mechanical damage to tissue.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
PublisherSPIE
Pages139-146
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)0819411094
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Jul 1993
Externally publishedYes
Event4th Laser-Tissue Interaction Conference 1993 - Los Angeles, United States
Duration: 18 Jan 199320 Jan 1993
Conference number: 4

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume1882
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

Conference4th Laser-Tissue Interaction Conference 1993
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLos Angeles
Period18/01/9320/01/93

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