An argon-dye laser system for photodynamic therapy and diagnosis.
An argon-dye laser system for the clinical application of photodynamic therapy and photodynamic diagnosis is presented. Two out-patient treatment rooms and three operating theaters are served by an argon-dye laser system which 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 presents our experiences with the first remote-controlled laser configuration which is being used routinely in clinical practice for photodynamic therapy and photodynamic diagnosis.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Germany.
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Kübler
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Haase
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Kremer
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Rheinwald
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Kunze
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Mühling
D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000379:methods; D001128:Argon; D005456:Fluorescent Dyes; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers; D010778:Photochemotherapy
D005456:Fluorescent Dyes; D001128:Argon