[Laser radiation in the infrared range in the treatment of aseptic postoperative wounds]

Vestn Khir Im I I Grek. 1992 Mar;148(3):291-3.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

An analysis of results of treatment of 85 patients subjected to planned operations for calculous cholecystitis and inguinal hernias with the application of high-energy CO2 and YAG laser, surgical scalpel was performed. For local treatment of the aseptic wounds radiation of semiconduction arsenide gallium laser "Uzor" was used. Results of the investigation suggest that laser infrared radiation promotes rapid liquidation of acute inflammatory symptoms, quicker healing and smooth course of the postoperative period. The method is recommended for wide introduction into clinical practice.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Hernia, Inguinal / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infrared Rays / therapeutic use*
  • Laser Therapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Care / methods*
  • Postoperative Complications / radiotherapy*
  • Wound Healing / radiation effects