Shock-Wave Destruction of Tissues as a Method for Treatment of Degenerative Diseases in Gynecology

Abstract

The results of research into the mechanism of the effect of shock waves on the surface structures of biological tissues are presented. Shock waves were applied to the surface structures to provide their destruction under exposure to laser radiation. The laser radiation parameters were selected so as to reduce its absorption by biological tissues. Fine particles of activated carbon with a high proportion of mesopores filled with unbound water were used to activate the shock-wave decomposition of biological tissues with minimal thermal damage. Particles were deposited on the surface of the biological tissue exposed to laser radiation. The results of histological studies of the shock-wave effect on porcine vulva skin are presented. The results obtained under otherwise identical parameters of laser radiation, but in the absence of a water suspension of fine laser-absorbing particles on the skin surface, are presented for comparison.