Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
CO2 laser treatment for cat's caudal stomatitis
By Lewis, John R et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary dentistry·2007·Matthew J Ryan Veterinary Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of CO2 laser as an adjunctive treatment for caudal stomatitis in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old female cat with severe caudal stomatitis (inflammation of the back of the mouth) was treated with a carbon dioxide (CO2) laser to help manage her ongoing pain and discomfort. Traditional treatments had not worked well, so the laser was used as an additional option to improve her condition. After the procedure, the cat showed significant improvement in her symptoms, leading to better eating and overall comfort. This suggests that CO2 laser therapy can be a helpful treatment for cats suffering from this painful oral condition.
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Abstract
Lasers have become a popular tool in veterinary practice, particularly the carbon dioxide (CO2) laser. In humans, the CO2 laser is used most commonly in oral and maxillofacial soft tissue surgery due to its favorable interactions with oral soft tissues. Other types of lasers are better suited for use on hard tissues such as enamel and dentin. This article reviews the history of laser use, physics of laser-tissue interaction, delivery systems, and laser types used in dentistry and oral surgery. This is followed by a case report describing the use of CO2 laser as an adjunctive treatment for therapy of refractory caudal stomatitis in a cat.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18309858/