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  • Applications of the neodymium:YAG laser in plastic surgery of the face and lacrimal surgery. Wound repair. A review.

Applications of the neodymium:YAG laser in plastic surgery of the face and lacrimal surgery. Wound repair. A review.

Ophthalmologica. Journal international d'ophtalmologie. International journal of ophthalmology. Zeitschrift fur Augenheilkunde (2003-02-05)
Franz Fankhauser, Sylwia Kwasniewska
ABSTRACT

The physical and clinical features of a number of laser energy sources presently being used in plastic and endonasal surgery, such as the Nd:YAG, KTP, Ho:YAG, Er:YAG and CO(2) lasers, are emphasized. Particular attention is paid to the Nd:YAG laser and to an Nd:YAG laser-powered quartz laser scalpel.

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Neodymium, rod, 50mm, diameter 6.35mm, cast, 99%
Sigma-Aldrich
Neodymium, powder, −40 mesh, ≥99% trace rare earth metals basis