title: Argon endolaser.
abstract: We developed an endolaser probe that is capable of delivering argon laser light for photocoagulation of retinal breaks or vascular fronds. Energy is transmitted through a fiberoptic cord from a console outside of the surgical area to an endolaser probe inside the operating suite. The probe can be fired into fluid- or gas-filled media. With the use of this system, panretinal photocoagulation can be performed rapidly and conveniently during a vitrectomy procedure. We have also successfully managed posterior retinal tears and bleeding fibrovascular fronds with this system.
mesh_terms: D001128:Argon; D006801:Humans; D007726:Krypton; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D007726:Krypton; D001128:Argon