Clinical applications of CO2 lasers: clinical cases

Kenneth R. Sinibaldi D.V.M.

doi:10.1117/12.184945

7 September 1994 Clinical applications of CO2 lasers: clinical cases

Kenneth R. Sinibaldi D.V.M.

Proceedings Volume 2128, Laser Surgery: Advanced Characterization, Therapeutics, and Systems IV; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.184945
Event: OE/LASE '94, 1994, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

The most common surgery performed in our clinic with the CO₂ laser is the cutting and vaporization of neoplasms associated with the head and neck, in particular, the squamous cell carcinoma in the cat. A majority of the tumors are malignant and 50% are metastatic at the time of presentation for surgery. Experience has taught us that early detection and removal with the CO₂ laser affords the best prognosis. To date, roughly 100 cases have been treated with the CO₂ laser. The success rate in the dog is not as rewarding as in the cat. Most cases were done with 5 - 10 watts of power continuous or pulsed wave, using a 125 mm or 50 mm handpiece. The laser beam was focused or defocused to adjust for cutting, vaporization, and coagulation. No post-op care of the wounds was recommended. Other small neoplasms in and around the ears, head, and neck can also be removed easily with the CO₂ laser.

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Kenneth R. Sinibaldi D.V.M. "Clinical applications of CO2 lasers: clinical cases", Proc. SPIE 2128, Laser Surgery: Advanced Characterization, Therapeutics, and Systems IV, (7 September 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.184945

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