Argon Laser in Otorhinolaryngology

Argon laser iridotomy.

Argon laser iridotomy was successfully performed on 47 out of 52 eyes of 35 patients by the continuous wave argon laser. The technique of argon laser iridotomy is described in detail. A number of complications were observed. The reasons for these are discussed, and measures for the avoidance of complications are suggested.

Binocular indirect argon laser photocoagulator.

The binocular indirect argon laser photocoagulator was newly designed to enable visualisation of the entire fundus during panretinal laser photocoagulation and to treat retinal tears immediately after buckling procedures of the sclera. The lamp housing of the binocular ophthalmoscope was remodelled and adjusted so that the laser beam and illuminating light are coaxial after leaving the ophthalm...

Halitosis in Otorhinolaryngology Practice

Introduction: Halitosis is a common and devastating condition, which may affect up to 1/3 of the population. It can be classified either as genuine halitosis, pseudohalitosis, or halitophobia. Genuine halitosis is more common and usually related to an organic pathology such as periodontitis. Malodour molecules such as sulfur compounds that arise from bacterial interactions generate the basis of...

Treatment of diabetic maculopathy by argon-laser.

Corneal neovascularization treated with argon laser PAUL

Corneal neovascularization can be troublesome, especially in an eye which is to have a corneal graft. A corneal transplant is more likely to be rejected in a vascularized than a non-vascularized cornea. In this and many other clinical situations, therefore, it is desirable that corneal new vessels be obliterated. Many treatments have been suggested, including corticosteroids, irradiation, thiot...