The action of continuous wave (CW) CO2 laser on the tissues of the body is mainly through heat but the pulsed mode causes mechanical and other poorly understood disturbances in the tissues as well. Earlier trials with pulsed lasers indicated that they were not suitable for application on delicate tissues like the brain.

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© 1985 Laser Institute of America.
1985
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