Safety and Success Rates of Excimer Laser Sheath–Assisted Retrieval of Embedded Inferior Vena Cava Filters
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.48159
Abstract: Key Points Question Is retrieval of embedded inferior vena cava (IVC) filters with the excimer laser sheath safe, effective, and broadly generalizable? Findings This cohort study of 265 patients from 7 US sites used clinical,… read more here.
Keywords: excimer laser; retrieval embedded; success; laser sheath ... See more keywords
A novel approach to saline/contrast delivery in excimer laser coronary atherectomy (ELCA) to enhance efficacy: MAXCon ELCA technique
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DOI: 10.1002/ccd.31037
Abstract: The advent of excimer laser coronary atherectomy (ELCA) nearly four decades ago heralded a novel way to treat complex lesions, both coronary and peripheral, which were previously untraversable and thus untreatable. These complex lesions include… read more here.
Keywords: elca; coronary atherectomy; excimer laser; maxcon elca ... See more keywords
Efficacy and Safety of Excimer Laser Coronary Atherectomy in Acute Coronary Syndrome: Real‐World Evidence From a Propensity‐Adjusted Analysis
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DOI: 10.1002/ccd.31557
Abstract: The clinical effectiveness of excimer laser coronary atherectomy (ELCA) in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) remains uncertain due to limited evidence from prior studies. read more here.
Keywords: acute coronary; coronary syndrome; coronary atherectomy; excimer laser ... See more keywords
Clinical Outcomes of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Using Excimer Laser Coronary Atherectomy for Complex Coronary Lesions: The ACCELERATE Registry
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DOI: 10.1002/ccd.31739
Abstract: Excimer laser coronary atherectomy (ELCA) is a technology used to treat a wide spectrum of complex coronary lesions, such as thrombotic lesions, severe calcific lesions, non‐crossable or non‐expandable lesions, chronic total occlusions, stent under‐expansion, and… read more here.
Keywords: coronary atherectomy; excimer laser; complex coronary; coronary lesions ... See more keywords
Comparison of the efficacy and safety of 308-nm excimer laser with intralesional corticosteroids for the treatment of alopecia areata: A randomized controlled study.
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DOI: 10.1002/lsm.23501
Abstract: BACKGROUND Corticosteroids have been the mainstay of treatment for alopecia areata (AA). Recently, the 308-nm excimer laser has been proposed for treating AA. OBJECTIVES To compare the efficacy and safety of excimer laser with intralesional… read more here.
Keywords: excimer laser; alopecia areata; treatment alopecia; laser ... See more keywords
Intraoperative changes in corneal structure during excimer laser phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) assessed by intraoperative optical coherence tomography
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DOI: 10.1007/s00417-017-3867-7
Abstract: PurposeExcimer laser phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) is a safe treatment for superficial corneal opacities, e.g., in corneal dystrophies or degenerations. Nevertheless, no standardized treatment protocols are available and intraoperative monitoring was not possible, so far. Here… read more here.
Keywords: ptk; corneal; excimer laser; keratectomy ptk ... See more keywords
Feasibility of the new sutureless excimer laser-assisted non-occlusive anastomosis clip in a rabbit model
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DOI: 10.1007/s00701-019-04105-x
Abstract: Background The excimer laser-assisted non-occlusive anastomosis (ELANA) technique facilitates the construction of anastomoses without temporary occlusion of the recipient artery. Experiments aimed at simplifying the technique eventually resulted in a sutureless ELANA slide (SEsl) anastomosis.… read more here.
Keywords: excimer laser; laser assisted; anastomosis; clip ... See more keywords
Comparison of 0.9-mm and 1.4-mm catheters in excimer laser coronary angioplasty for acute myocardial infarction
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DOI: 10.1007/s10103-019-02772-x
Abstract: Excimer laser coronary angioplasty (ELCA) is a unique revascularization modality that can vaporize plaque and thrombus. Compared to thrombus aspiration therapy, ELCA is reported to provide better microcirculation and reduced peripheral embolism in treatment for… read more here.
Keywords: laser; coronary angioplasty; myocardial infarction; excimer laser ... See more keywords
The AIDA and the extra laser systems for excimer laser trabeculotomy proved comparable IOP lowering efficacy—12-month results
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DOI: 10.1007/s10792-021-02140-1
Abstract: Cataract surgery combined with excimer laser trabeculotomy (phaco-ELT) leads to a significant reduction in intraocular pressure by enhancing trabecular outflow. The aim of this study is to compare two laser systems for ELT (AIDA vs.… read more here.
Keywords: laser trabeculotomy; group; laser; excimer laser ... See more keywords
Numerical Modeling of 193-nm Excimer Laser Ablation on CR-39 Polymer
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DOI: 10.1007/s11664-018-6815-3
Abstract: Laser polymer processing has evolved into an important field of applied and fundamental research. Allyl diglycol carbonate or CR-39 is considered an important polymer for use in optical and medical applications since it is a… read more here.
Keywords: laser; ablation; 193 excimer; polymer ... See more keywords
Myopic LASIK Outcomes: Comparison of Three Different Femtosecond Lasers and a Mechanical Microkeratome Using the Same Excimer Laser
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DOI: 10.1007/s40123-022-00486-y
Abstract: To compare the influence of one microkeratome and three femtosecond lasers on myopic laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) outcomes. Retrospective, observational cohort study. We compared 134 eyes treated with the IntraLase 60 kHz, 112 eyes… read more here.
Keywords: microkeratome; lasik outcomes; excimer laser; lasik ... See more keywords