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Review of tissue welding applications in neurosurgery
Author(s) -
Bailes Julian E.,
Quigley Matthew R.,
Cerullo Leonard J.,
Kwaan Hau C.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
microsurgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.031
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1098-2752
pISSN - 0738-1085
DOI - 10.1002/micr.1920080414
Subject(s) - medicine , neurosurgery , welding , surgery , mechanical engineering , engineering
New technical advances have made feasible the utilization of low‐powered laser energy for constructive applications. Experience with laser bonding of blood vessels, peripheral nerves, and dura has been obtained. These studies are summarized, and the future potential of laser bonding of tissues of the central nervous system is discussed.