Laser Coronary Endarterectomy: Proposed Treatment for Diffuse Coronary Atherosclerosis

AUTOR(ES)

Livesay, James J.

RESUMO

A new surgical technique with a hand-held laser is proposed as an adjunct for coronary revascularization. High intensity light energy from a carbon dioxide laser may be used to cut atherosclerotic plaques, to relieve coronary stenosis, and to reopen totally occluded arteries. The recent development of a small, portable CO2 laser provides a practical surgical tool for treatment of diffuse coronary atherosclerosis.

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