Introduction. The problem of phonosurgery remains relevant today since the prevalence of benign and tumor-like laryngeal lesions is up to 55%–70% among diseases of the upper respiratory tract. Photoangiolytic lasers are actively used among laser systems in phonosurgery today. A new 445 nm surgical laser (TruBlue, A.R.C. Laser Company), having a high hemostatic and resection effects, was certified for the medical market in 2018. TruBlue laser operation is possible in an atmosphere of inert gas (helium) by connecting the optional Flow Control unit. To date, there are very few works in foreign and Russian literature devoted to the use of that laser device in ENT practice, particularly, in laryngology. Objective. To select the optimal 445 nm laser mode for use in phonosurgery based on an experimental study of biological material. Material and methods. An experimental study was conducted on a model of the larynx (chicken muscle tissue) using a 445 nm laser in contact constant and pulsed modes, including an atmosphere of an inert gas (helium). The zones of destruction, coagulation necrosis, and ischemia were measured by histological examination using a morphometry system. The total number of experiments was 142, the total number of micro-preparations studied was 284. Results. While working in continuous wave mode, we received an extensive zone of thermal exposure, which in clinical practice correlates with deep damage of the vocal fold and violation of its vibratory function. This confirms the axiom that the optimal mode for laryngeal surgery is a pulsed one. According to the evaluation results of the pulse mode at standard laser settings (without helium supply), the parameters with the smallest pause between pulses—that is, 8 W pulse 10–20 ms, 9–10 W pulse 10 ms with a pause of 150 ms—were the most optimal for practical activity in terms of combined resection and coagulation effect. These parameters are acceptable for use in phonosurgery since the maximum destruction zone does not exceed 600 nm. While working in an inert gas atmosphere, we recommend using a laser at a power of 6–8 W with a pulse duration of 10 ms and a pause of 100–130 ms; with an increase in the pulse, lengthen the pause 6–7 W 20 ms 120–130 ms, 8 W 20 ms with a pause of 130 ms. Conclusion. During the experiment, blue laser showed high resection and coagulation effects. According to the results of the study, the parameters of laser exposure were obtained, which are optimal for the surgical treatment of benign and tumor-like laryngeal lesions.
Compliance with standardized conditions for the use of lasers and the development of modes in experimental conditions is one of the main factors that make it possible to safely use a laser in surgical practice. To date, a new 445 nm blue laser has now become available for otorhinolaryngologists. The use of this type of laser in rhinosurgery requires some both experimental and clinical studies that will help signal the possibilities and limitations of the use of this laser. Objectives: Choose the safest and most sparing mode of exposure to a laser with a wavelength of 445 nm for rhinosurgery. Materials and methods: The experimental part of the study was carried out on samples of biological tissues with optical properties close to the tissues in the nasal cavity. As a biological model, preparations of chicken muscle tissue and preparations of chicken liver tissue were selected. A new laser with a wavelength of 445 nm was used. The results of the microscopic picture were evaluated by histological examination. The study was carried out using a biological microscope Biolam M-1 (JSC “LOMO”, Russia), with standard magnification of 100 times. Staining of histological preparations was carried out according to hematoxylin-eosin, trichrome according to Masson. To measure the specified parameters, the VIDEOTEST system for morphometry was used. Conclusion: A laser with a wavelength of 445 nm in the experiment showed the possibility of using it in a constant contact mode. The obtained results of the maximum depth of damage when using a laser with a wavelength of 445 nm suggest the most sparing and safe modes of using the laser in surgical practice.
Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is a benign tumor with a high degree of vascularization. It has a local form of expansive growth. Abundance of a blood vessels and angiomatous structure of embryonic vessels lead to massive bleeding after the damage or removal of the tumor. For the prevention of an abundant bleeding the preoperative procedures are conducted as well as the different intraoperative methods. One of these methods is using the surgical laser. We took a morphological research of the removed tumor tissue to select the optimum parameters of the Nd:YAG laser with the wavelength of 1064 nm. According to the results of histological examination the effective laser mode has been determined for the surface and interstitial photocoagulation.
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