Title :
A novel delivery for laser thermal recanalization
Author_Institution :
Trimedyne Inc., Tustin, CA, USA
Abstract :
A description is given of a fiberoptic laser delivery system (Laserprobe) developed for the treatment of occlusive vessel disease. This delivery system provides a means for converting laser energy into localized thermal energy, and for conducting the generated heat to the diseased tissue upon contact. The temperature of the heat generating element at the Laserprobe tip has been monitored during clinical use, and a thermal feedback control system has been implemented
Keywords :
biomedical equipment; biothermics; fibre optics; laser applications in medicine; surgery; Laserprobe; Laserprobe tip; clinical use; contact; diseased tissue; fiberoptic laser delivery system; heat generating element; laser energy; laser thermal recanalization; localized thermal energy; occlusive vessel disease; thermal feedback control system; Control systems; Fiber lasers; Laser ablation; Laser feedback; Optical control; Power lasers; Probes; Surface emitting lasers; Temperature control; Temperature sensors;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1989. Images of the Twenty-First Century., Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in
Conference_Location :
Seattle, WA
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1989.96153
