Use of surgical lasers in small animal dermatology. Issue 3 (31st March 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pieper, Jason
• Is Part Of: In practice. Volume 45:Issue 3(2023)
• Page Start: 144
• Page End: 154
• Publication Date: 2023-03-31
• Subjects: Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals; Veterinary medicine; Veterinary Medicine; Periodicals; Periodical; Electronic journals; 636.089
• DOI: 10.1002/inpr.288
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0263-841X

Abstract

Abstract : Background: Use of lasers in veterinary medicine has significantly increased over the past decade. What was once a piece of equipment, almost exclusively used by veterinary specialists, has now become a common piece of equipment in general veterinary practices. It is imperative to know the appropriate situations and diseases for which lasers can be used. Aim of the article: This article covers the basics of lasers, including discussion of both diode and CO2 lasers. It also discusses several skin diseases and/or conditions in which lasers are commonly used.