Introductory remarks for the first plenary Workshop on Laser Safety and Laser Tissue Interaction G. Müller OriginalPaper Pages: 3 - 3
Introduction to the concerted action into the development of medical laser applications within the European Community J. A. S. Carruth OriginalPaper Pages: 5 - 6
Laser tissue interaction in plastic surgery and dermatology: Cases of choice J. P. ChavoinF. LaffitteD. Rouge OriginalPaper Pages: 17 - 23
Theoretical limits to soft-tissue damage by Er:YAG and Ho:YAG lasers Alan L. McKenzie OriginalPaper Pages: 25 - 30
Therapeutic laser guidelines: On the effects of laser radiation on human skin-fibroblast metabolism in culture Trelles M. A.Dalmases F.Mayayo E. OriginalPaper Pages: 31 - 40
Study of laser-tissue interactions through Raman spectroscopy E. Anastassakis OriginalPaper Pages: 41 - 61
Laser balloon angioplasty: An optical and thermal analysis A. J. WelchWai -Fung Cheong OriginalPaper Pages: 63 - 82
CO2 lasers thermal changes on laryngeal tissue after different application modes Jørgen W. Paulsen OriginalPaper Pages: 83 - 89
Matching action spectra of photosensitizers to tissue transparency Alessandra Andreoni OriginalPaper Pages: 91 - 94
Experimental effects of Argon and CO2 lasers on skin and vessels E. MayayoM. A. TrellesP. Sala OriginalPaper Pages: 95 - 103
Requirements of an up to date fibre optics delivery system for laser medicine Vera Russo OriginalPaper Pages: 105 - 109
Improved performance of tea HF lasers suitable for delicate surgery A. A. Serafetinides OriginalPaper Pages: 111 - 118
Sapphire and metal tip recanalisation: Implications for safety R. M. VerdaasdonkR. RienksC. Borst OriginalPaper Pages: 119 - 127
Application of 308 nm excimer laser radiation for ocular surgery — Safety considerations N. Müller-Stolzenburg OriginalPaper Pages: 129 - 138
Respiration triggered CO2 laser application in the Larynx — a a possibility to reduce the smoke inhalation of patients ? J. LiebetruthT. Nawka OriginalPaper Pages: 139 - 141
Promising flexible cables for laser power delivery V. G. ArtjushenkoV. S. BukreevA. M. Prokhorov OriginalPaper Pages: 143 - 154
Irradiation modalities for photodynamic therapy E. UnsöldW. BeyerR. Sroka OriginalPaper Pages: 159 - 164
Laser safety regulations. The Spanish angle Trelles M. A.Dalmas F.Mayayo E. OriginalPaper Pages: 181 - 189
Present status of the safety standards of laser medical equipment in Italy Alberto Sona OriginalPaper Pages: 191 - 199
Therapeutic lasers: Education & safety. A survey of the “SOCIETE FRANCAISE DES LASERS MEDICAUX” (SFLM) M. DaigneS. MordonJ. M. Brunetaud OriginalPaper Pages: 205 - 212
The present state of safety laws and regulations in the FRG Helmut Ringelhan OriginalPaper Pages: 213 - 213
Laser Safety Standards and Safety Regulations for medical practise S. EggertI. RuppeJ. Liebetruth OriginalPaper Pages: 229 - 234
Title: Development of national safety regulations for medical use of lasers in the Netherlands S. R. Vaartjes OriginalPaper Pages: 235 - 238
The accident prevention regulation “Laser Radiation” (VGB 93) — Special regulations for the safe use of laser products in the Federal Republic of Germany R. Peuker OriginalPaper Pages: 243 - 249
Concept for therapeutical guidelines for the practical clinical work H. -P. Berlien OriginalPaper Pages: 261 - 262
New directions in Medical laser concept: role of laser-tissue interaction modelization and feedback control S. MordonB. BuysY. Moschetto OriginalPaper Pages: 317 - 327
Proposal for dosimetry of non-ionizing radiation K. DörschelT. Brodzinski OriginalPaper Pages: 329 - 340
Diffusion theory of isotropic light dosimetry probe response W. M. StarJ. P. A. Marijnissen OriginalPaper Pages: 341 - 350
Endoscopic laser therapy (E.L.T.) at the National Cancer Institute, Milan: Current trends and new ideas Pasquale SpinelliMarco Dal FantePeter Block OriginalPaper Pages: 351 - 358
Laser therapeutic guidelines used in the Lisbon Institute of Ophthalmology J. Ribeiro-da-Silva OriginalPaper Pages: 361 - 365