Laser in medicine

Authors

  • Juan C. Cárdenas Universidad de Antioquia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.iatreia.3500

Keywords:

Laser, cicatrization, laser therapy

Abstract

The fundamentals of laser functioning and a brief historic description on the subject are presented; laser is classified according to emission potency, materials with which it is built and pulsation. Different mechanisms of action of laser as well as its indications and contraindications are discussed. Emphasis is given to low-power laser. Local and foreign experiences with its medical use are briefly described

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Author Biography

Juan C. Cárdenas, Universidad de Antioquia

Residente, Sección de Cirugía Plástica, Departamento. de Cirugía, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia

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Published

1993-03-20

How to Cite

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Cárdenas JC. Laser in medicine. Iatreia [Internet]. 1993 Mar. 20 [cited 2025 Dec. 5];5(3):pág. 212-216. Available from: https://revistas.udea.edu.co/index.php/iatreia/article/view/3500

Issue

Vol 5, No 3

Section

Review articles

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