CO<sub>2</sub> Laser Modification of Mohs' Surgery

Bailin, Philip L.; Ratz, John Louis; Lutz-Nagey, Linda L.

doi:10.1111/j.1524-4725.1981.tb00709.x

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“…It is not color specific and therefore is much less limited in its applications. In addition, it can be used as a hemostatic cutting instrument with the capabilities of a precision scalpel 11 …”

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CO₂ Laser Treatment of Port‐Wine Stains: A Preliminary Report

Ratz

Bailin

Levine

1982

The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology

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CO₂ Laser Treatment of Port‐Wine Stains: A Preliminary Report

Ratz

Bailin

Levine

1982

The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology

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“…In order to overcome this problem, the following steps were taken: (1) A sterile filter (transducer protector, Cobe Laboratories, Inc, Lakewood, CO) was inserted on the end of the plastic tube at the entrance to the probe handle (Fig. 4); (2) the plastic tip of the probe handle was sterilized by autoclave; and (3) the laser lens was sterilized with a 70% ethanol solution.…”

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Microbial Contamination by a Medical Carbon Dioxide Laser

1983

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One of the advantages in using the carbon dioxide laser in medicine is the sterilization of the wound at the site of surgical intervention. In microbial studies, using the Sharplan Model 743 Medical Laser, we found substantial contamination of the area directly below the probe by viable bacteria and fungi. The levels of contamination varied from experiment to experiment, but were always substantial. The contamination is likely due to the stream of nitrogen gas emitted during and following laser irradiation in order to cool the lens. Following the implementation of several simple prophylactic procedures, including insertion of a filter on the end of the tube emitting the nitrogen gas, contamination by the gas stream was reduced to insignificant levels.

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“… It is less painful for the patient because the zinc chloride paste is eliminated. It conserves more tissue. It is quicker and allows for complete tumor extirpation in one day. It allows for immediate surgical repair; the omission of the chemical fixative leaves a clean wound 4,13,16,22,27,33,43,45–53 . There is no significant swelling or eschar at the completion of fresh‐tissue surgery nor need for wound debridement days later.…”

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