Method of selective photothermolysis

Details Method of selective photothermolysis Method of selective photothermolysis

1996-09-04

1998-06-02

Bahr, Jennifer

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Light application

606 9, 606 10, 606 11, 606 17, 606 27, A61N 500

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ABSTRACT:
A method and device for selective photothermolysis of a surgical target within surrounding tissue. The target and the surrounding tissue are heated to about 60.degree. C. Then the target is heated to the point of coagulation, preferably by monochromatic light. The temperature difference between the coagulating target and the surrounding tissue is sufficiently mild that heat diffusing out of the target does not damage the surrounding tissue, even in the case of a relatively large target such as varicose veins.

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