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The use of surgical lasers in exotic and avian practice
Agnes E Rupley1, Terri Parrott-Nenezian
1All Pets Medical & Laser Surgical Center, 111 Rock Prairie Road, College Station, TX 77845, USA. Arupley@aol.com
Abstract:
Use of diode laser energy with fiberoptic endoscopic delivery in exotic animal and avian practice offers a minimally invasive method for performing specific surgical procedures. Trauma and blood loss are minimized, but the absorption characteristics of the diode laser wavelengths (805/980 nm) must be considered to avoid potential postoperative complications due to collateral photothermal coagulative necrosis.