title: Handpiece with variable spot size for carbon dioxide laser surgery.
abstract: A variable-spot-size handpiece, with sliding control mechanism for focusing and defocusing, has been designed for use in CO2 laser operations, to provide the surgeon with increased precision in cutting and ablation of tissue with improved hemostasis.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Shapshay
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cosentino
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Shea
mesh_terms: D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013525:Surgical Instruments
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide