Main description:

Along with its sister dermatologic volume, this comprehensive textbook of laser technology covers the use of lasers in cardiac procedures, control of intraocular pressure, urological procedures, neurological use, dentistry, gynaecology and surgical applications. Chapters are formatted in an easy to follow format with clear concise sections with bulleted summaries to highlight key points.
Lasers in Dermatology and Medicine: Dental and Medical Applications provides detailed explanations of when lasers can be of use how to use them across a range of medical disciplines. Clinically relevant examples are provided along with relevant images and summary boxes to highlight key points. It therefore provides a critical resource on the applications and use of lasers across medicine for both the trainee and trained clinician.

Contents:

Laser-tissue interactions.- Laser Safety: Regulations, Standards and Practice Guidelines.- Lasers For Treatment Of Vascular Lesions.- Laser Treatment of Leg Veins.- Laser/Light Applications in Ophthalmology: Visual Refraction.- Laser/Light Applications in Ophthalmology: Posterior Segment Applications.- Laser/Light Application in Opthalmology; Control of Intraocular Pressure.- Laser/Light Application in Dental Procedures.- Laser/Light Applications in Otolaryngology.- Laser/Light Application in Gynecology.- Laser/ Light Applications in General Surgery.- Laser/Light Applications in Urology.- Lasers in Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery.- Laser/Light applications in Neurology and Neurosurgery.- Laser/Light Applications in Anesthesiology.- Laser/Light Applications in Oncology.- Laser Applications in Children.- Prevention and Treatment of Laser Complications.- Ethical Issues.- Medicolegal Issues (Documentation/Informed Consent).- Starting a General Laser Practice.- Research and Future Directions.