Spatial distribution of plume and particulate debris during laser tissue ablation

Thomas H. Meier; Bernd Treffler; Lothar W. Weber

doi:10.1117/12.199244

18 January 1995 Spatial distribution of plume and particulate debris during laser tissue ablation

Thomas H. Meier, Bernd Treffler, Lothar W. Weber

Proceedings Volume 2323, Laser Interaction with Hard and Soft Tissue II; (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.199244
Event: International Symposium on Biomedical Optics Europe '94, 1994, Lille, France

Abstract

Laser plume and particulate debris distribution during laser ablation of tissue can vary strongly depending on laser type and laser parameters. Investigations were made by means of particle flow visualization and particle density monitoring for both cw- and pulsed lasers. It turns out that the dynamics of fine dust particles are quite different from those of larger particles consisting of aggregates of cell fragments or complete cells. Consequences for the design of plume suction units and other safety means are discussed.

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Thomas H. Meier, Bernd Treffler, and Lothar W. Weber "Spatial distribution of plume and particulate debris during laser tissue ablation", Proc. SPIE 2323, Laser Interaction with Hard and Soft Tissue II, (18 January 1995); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.199244

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