Lasers in otorhinolaryngology / editor, Karl-Bernd Huettenbrink ; with contributions by Petra Ambrosch ... [and others] ; [translator, Terry C. Telger].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Kopf- und Halschirurgie. Jahresversammlung (74th)

Contributor:

Hüttenbrink, K.-B. (Karl-Bernd)

Ambrosch, Petra.

Series:

Current topics in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery

Standardized Title:

Referateband 74. Jahresversammlung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Hals-, Nasen-, Ohren-Heilkunde, Kopf- und Hals-Chirurgie. English

Language:

English

German

Subjects (All):

Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases--surgery.

Laser Therapy--methods.

Lasers in otolaryngology.

Head--Laser surgery.

Head.

Neck--Laser surgery.

Neck.

Lasers in surgery.

Medical Subjects:

Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases--surgery.

Laser Therapy--methods.

Genre:

Conference papers and proceedings.

Physical Description:

vii, 184 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm.

Place of Publication:

Stuttgart ; New York : Thieme, [2005]

Summary:

In recent decades, laser technology has become an indispensable tool in the treatment of disorders in virtually all areas of the ear, nose, and throat specialty. Laser in Otorhinolaryngology brings together top clinicians and researchers across the field in a much-needed assessment of current treatment options in laser surgery, as well as the very latest scientific developments.

The book begins with a useful review of the fundamentals of laser technology, together with an overview of the different advantages and disadvantages of different types of laser energy and the special safety issues involved in its use.

Truly representing the state-of-the-art, Lasers in Otorhinolaryngology is essential reading for specialists seeking an authoritative, critical review of the present uses and exciting future applications of laser technology in their field.

Contents:

1 Basic Principles of Medical Laser Technology / C. M. Philipp, H.-P. Berlien 1

2 Lasers in Otology / S. Jovanovic 21

3 Lasers in Rhinology / B. M. Lippert 53

4 Laser Use in the Oral Cavity and Oropharynx / W. Bergler 77

5 Lasers for Benign Diseases of the Larynx, Hypopharynx, and Trachea / H. E. Eckel 89

6 Lasers for Malignant Lesions in the Upper Aerodigestive Tract / P. Ambrosch 113

7 Lasers in Dermatology (Including Interstitial Therapy) / I. Hackert, C. Offergeld 143

8 Lasers in Otologic Research / T. Zahnert 157.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

3131402512

1588903303

OCLC:

60500081