Ultraviolet-laser ablation of skin

Journal Article · Wed May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1985 · Arch. Dermatol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1001/archderm.1985.01660050061016· OSTI ID:5218694

Lane, R J; Linsker, R; Wynne, J J; Torres, A; Geronemus, R G

The authors report on the use of pulsed ultraviolet-laser irradiation at 193 nm from an argon-fluoride laser and at 248 nm from a krypton-fluoride laser to ablate skin. In vitro, both wavelengths performed comparably, removing tissue precisely and cleanly, and leaving minimal thermal damage to the surrounding tissue. In vivo, the 193-nm laser radiation failed to remove tissue after bleeding began. The 248-nm radiation, however, continued to remove tissue despite bleeding and left a clean incision with only minimal thermal damage. The krypton-fluoride excimer laser beam at 248 nm, which should be deliverable through a quartz optical fiber, has great potential as a surgical instrument.

• Research Organization: IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center, Yorktown Heights, NY
• OSTI ID: 5218694
• Journal Information: Arch. Dermatol.; (United States), Journal Name: Arch. Dermatol.; (United States) Vol. 5; ISSN ARDEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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