Carbon dioxide laser effect on platelet function and surface ultrastructure in vitro

Michael Eldar*, Dov Gal, Meir Djaldetti, Dan Douer, Ester Rosner, Abraham Katzir, Henry N. Neufeld, Alexander Battler

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Abstract

Platelet aggregation may be an important factor in the feasibility of transcatheter laser angioplasty. The in vitro effects of increasing doses of CO2 laser irradiation on platelet number, function, and surface ultrastructure were examined. Results indicated a progressive doseresponse reduction of both platelet number and function following laser irradiation. By scanning electron microscopy the irradiated platelets showed dose‐related changes in pseudopods as well as progressive damage of the cell membrane.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)259-263
Number of pages5
JournalLasers in Surgery and Medicine
Volume8
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1988

Keywords

  • laser
  • platelet aggregation
  • platelets

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