An argon-dye laser system for photodynamic therapy and diagnosis

Citation
A. Kubler et al., An argon-dye laser system for photodynamic therapy and diagnosis, NEUROL RES, 21(1), 1999, pp. 103-107
Citations number
32
Categorie Soggetti
Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
NEUROLOGICAL RESEARCH
ISSN journal
01616412 → ACNP
Volume
21
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
103 - 107
Database
ISI
SICI code
0161-6412(199901)21:1<103:AALSFP>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
An argon-dye laser system for the clinical application of photodynamic ther apy and photodynamic diagnosis is presented. Two out-patient treatment room s and three operating theaters are served by an argon-dye laser system whic h can be accessed by remote-control from each treatment room. The argon-dye laser offers a wide range of light wavelengths with sufficient energy for all kinds of photosensitizers and fluorescent substances. This report prese nts our experiences with the first remote-controlled laser configuration wh ich is being used routinely in clinical practice for photodynamic therapy a nd photodynamic diagnosis.