Contributions of wound configurations to anastomotic strengths: comparisons of argon and Ho:YAG laser-assisted rat intestine tissue welds

Sharon L.M.D. Thomsen*, Inci Cilesiz, Ashley J. Welch

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Abstract

Temperature feedback control (TFC) of cw argon ion and cw Ho:YAG laser-assisted anastomoses of severed rat intestines increased wound stability during the first 72 hours after surgery when compared to laser anastomosies formed without temperature control. Comparisons of in vitro bursting pressures measurements and qualitative and quantitative histopathology observations of wound healing were performed to discover the factors associated with this increased stability. Close apposition of the wound edges and decreased abscess formation were found to be associated with good wound healing. No differences in bursting pressure measurements and wound healing patterns were associated with the laser (wavelength) used or between the TFC and non-TFC groups.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
EditorsR.Rox Anderson
Pages261-269
Number of pages9
Publication statusPublished - 1996
Externally publishedYes
EventLasers in Surgery: Advanced Characterization, Therapeutics, and Systems VI - San Jose, CA, USA
Duration: 27 Jan 199630 Jan 1996

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume2671

Conference

ConferenceLasers in Surgery: Advanced Characterization, Therapeutics, and Systems VI
CitySan Jose, CA, USA
Period27/01/9630/01/96

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