Use of powerful infrared pulsed Nd-YAG laser for treating osteogenic sarcoma

Vladimir A. Biser; Michael A. Kaplan M.D.; Larisa V. Kursova; Yuri T. Neborak

doi:10.1117/12.229479

8 January 1996 Use of powerful infrared pulsed Nd-YAG laser for treating osteogenic sarcoma

Vladimir A. Biser, Michael A. Kaplan M.D., Larisa V. Kursova, Yuri T. Neborak

Proceedings Volume 2728, CIS Selected Papers: Laser Use in Oncology; (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.229479
Event: CIS Selected Papers: Laser Use in Oncology, 1995, -, Russian Federation

Abstract

Powerful infra-red laser radiation may induce necrosis of a malignant tumor located in a human bone without destructing skin cover. A superficial irradiation of the osteogenic sarcoma with an Nd-YAG laser (pulse power no less than 10 MW, average power 100 - 300 mW, time of exposure 10 - 90 min) has resulted in a severe damage of the tumor (more than 90% of the tumor mass) in 57% of cases. A combined laser/gamma irradiation showed a severe damage in 83% of cases. The results obtained suggest that laser radiation with the above parameters combined with gamma radiation may be used in treatment of osteogenic sarcoma.

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Vladimir A. Biser, Michael A. Kaplan M.D., Larisa V. Kursova, and Yuri T. Neborak "Use of powerful infrared pulsed Nd-YAG laser for treating osteogenic sarcoma", Proc. SPIE 2728, CIS Selected Papers: Laser Use in Oncology, (8 January 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.229479

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