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Korean Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 1996;39(1): 5-9. |
Experimental Laser Welding of Ossicular Prostheses |
Moon Suh Park, MD, Sang Hyun Lee, MD, Young Min Park, MD, and Yong Bok Kim, MD |
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea |
레이저에 의한 이소골 대체물의 실험적 용접 |
박문서 · 이상현 · 박영민 · 김용복 |
한림대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실 |
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ABSTRACT |
The use of synthesis has become a popular method for ossicular reconstruction. Although its extrusion rate was much improved, displacement of the ossicular framework has been a problem in ossiculoplasty. Therefore, correct fixation of ossicular prosthesis with neibouring structures is needed. Experimental laser welding of human ossicles and various synthetic materials such as Polyecel, Silicon, Bioglass ceramic, Aluminium oxide ceramic, Ionos and Silastic was performed using
CO2, Nd-YAG and Argon laser. Pigmented ultra molecular weight polyethylene was melted by laser beam an covered the surface of ossicle. Other materials were destroyed or vaporized laser beam. Scanning electron microscopic view of melted polyethylene showed disappearance of irregularity on the surface of prosthesis.
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Keywords:
Ossicular prosthesisㆍLaser welding. |
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