title: The efficacy of carbon dioxide laser surgery for adjunct ulcer therapy.
abstract: This article focuses on the application of the carbon dioxide (CO2) laser at various levels of power density to achieve a level of efficacy in tissue ablation for cutaneous and deep indolent ulcerations that afflict the lower extremities. This article also supports theories of the CO2 laser generating a sterile nonpathogenic environment within ulcers. A cross section of various ulcer types are used to determine duration of healing.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Chromey
mesh_terms: D001177:Arthropathy, Neurogenic / Q000601:surgery; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000601:surgery; D016523:Foot Ulcer / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide