REPAIR OF SMALL BLOOD-VESSELS WITH THE NEODYMIUM-YAG LASER - PRELIMINARY-REPORT

  • 1 January 1979
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 85  (6) , 684-688
Abstract
A technique for repair of incisions in small blood vessels (diameter, 0.3-1.0 mm) in the rat is described using a Neodymium-YAG [yttrium aluminum garnet] laser. The incision was sealed without the use of sutures and the vessel lumen was preserved. The advantages of this technique over electrocoagulation and microsuture techniques are noted. Although development of the method is in preliminary stages, the technique is considered relatively safe and potential application in human surgery is indicated. Possible complications of this technique are discussed.

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