title: Review of tissue welding applications in neurosurgery.
abstract: New technical advances have made feasible the utilization of low-powered laser energy for constructive applications. Experience with laser bonding of blood vessels, peripheral nerves, and dura has been obtained. These studies are summarized, and the future potential of laser bonding of tissues of the central nervous system is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Bailes
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Quigley
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Cerullo
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Kwaan
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004388:Dura Mater / Q000601:surgery; D053685:Laser Therapy; D009493:Neurosurgery; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000601:surgery; D051381:Rats; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures