Applications of lasers in gastroenterology
- 1 January 1995
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wiley in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine
- Vol. 16 (3) , 205-214
- https://doi.org/10.1002/lsm.1900160302
Abstract
In this article the clinical uses of lasers in gastroenterology are reviewed. The endoscopic delivery of light for therapeutic as well as diagnostic purposes is discussed. Current research directions in the field are also indicated where appropriate.Keywords
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