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Argon endolaser.

G A Peyman·T C Salzano·J L Green
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We developed an endolaser probe that is capable of delivering argon laser light for photocoagulation of retinal breaks or vascular fronds. Energy is transmitted through a fiberoptic cord from a console outside of the surgical area to an endolaser probe inside the operating suite. The probe can be fired into fluid- or gas-filled media. With the use of this system, panretinal photocoagulation can be performed rapidly and conveniently during a vitrectomy procedure. We have also successfully managed posterior retinal tears and bleeding fibrovascular fronds with this system.

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G A Peyman, T C Salzano, J L Green. 1981. Argon endolaser.. https://doi.org/10.1001/archopht.1981.03930020913020

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