Characterization of skin tissue soldering using diode laser and indocyanine green: in vitro studies

Lasers Med Sci. 2010 Mar;25(2):207-12. doi: 10.1007/s10103-009-0679-y. Epub 2009 May 16.

Abstract

Laser tissue soldering based on protein as biological glues and other compounds can provide greater bond strength and less collateral damage. Endogenous and exogenous materials such as indocyanine green (ICG) are often added to solders to enhance light absorption. The purpose of this in vitro study was to examine the impact of different parameters of laser soldering on the thermo-physical properties of the skin. A mixture of albumin solder and ICG was prepared, and then the coated samples were irradiated by an 810 nm diode laser under different conditions. The temperature rise, number of scans (N(s)), and scan velocity (V(s)) were investigated in this study. The results showed that, at each laser irradiance (I), the tensile strength (sigma) of incisions repaired in static mode was higher than in dynamic mode and that the sigma increased with both increasing N(s) and increasing I. It is therefore important to consider the trade off between scan velocity and surface temperature for achieving an optimum operating condition.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Cattle
  • Coloring Agents / therapeutic use*
  • In Vitro Techniques
  • Indocyanine Green / therapeutic use*
  • Lasers, Semiconductor / therapeutic use*
  • Serum Albumin, Bovine / therapeutic use
  • Sheep
  • Skin / drug effects*
  • Skin / radiation effects*
  • Skin Physiological Phenomena
  • Tensile Strength
  • Tissue Adhesives / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Coloring Agents
  • Tissue Adhesives
  • Serum Albumin, Bovine
  • Indocyanine Green