Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
A prospective comparison of postoperative morbidity associated with the use of scalpel blades and lasers for onychectomy in cats.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Holmberg, David L & Brisson, Brigitte A
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Studies · Canada
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
This study compared patient discomfort for 10 d following feline onychectomies performed using a CO2 surgical laser versus a scalpel blade. Both techniques appeared to result in discomfort of a similar duration, although the laser caused significantly less lameness than blade excision during the first 7 d.
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