Physical basics of endovenous laser treatment and potential of innovative developments

R. Sroka; A. Esipova; C. G. Schmedt

doi:10.1117/12.2270003

29 April 2017 Physical basics of endovenous laser treatment and potential of innovative developments

R. Sroka, A. Esipova, C. G. Schmedt

Proceedings Volume 10340, International Conference on Biophotonics V; 1034013 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2270003
Event: International Conference on Biophotonics V, 2017, Perth, Australia

Abstract

During the last decade, endoluminal laser treatment (ELT) has been rapidly developing. Protocols using radially emitting ELT fibres in combination with infrared laser light show clinical advantages over the bare-fibre technique and near infrared irradiation. Although the clinical response rate is high several side effects occurred. Innovative light application systems and feedback systems are therefore being under development to potentially improve the clinical situation. The irradiation patterns of bare fibres and radially emitting 1-ring and 2-ring fibres were measured using the goniometer technique. The device robustness, device handling and tissue effects were investigated using the established ox-foot-model. Furthermore, temperature measurements were performed either intraluminal within the irradiation field using a tiny temperature sensor and on the outer surface of the vessel wall by means of a thermocamera. All fibres showed sufficient mechanical and thermal robustness. The destruction threshold is far beyond the light powers employed during clinical application. The 1-ring fibre showed very high peak temperatures for a short time, while the 2-ring-fibre hold its somewhat lower maximum temperature for a longer time. Both forms of energy application resulted in the desired shrinkage and destruction effect. In this regard, the handling of the 2-ring fibre appears subjectively more convenient with reduced sticking-related problems. Acute tissue effects could be investigated to improve the understanding especially of the interaction between handling, maneuvers and tissue effects. The 2-ring radially emitting fibre in combination with IR laser light and specific application parameters showed improved handling and safety features.

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R. Sroka, A. Esipova, and C. G. Schmedt "Physical basics of endovenous laser treatment and potential of innovative developments", Proc. SPIE 10340, International Conference on Biophotonics V, 1034013 (29 April 2017); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2270003

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Veins

Tissues

Tissue optics

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