title: Comparison between CO2 microsurgical laser and conventional meniscectomies in sheep: a preliminary report.
abstract: Temporomandibular discectomies were performed in sheep using a CO2 microsurgical laser as the experimental variable and conventional scissors and scalpels as the control. Histologic sections at 1, 3, 7, 14, and 30 days failed to reveal any significant difference between groups, nor was there any significant difference noted in the subjective evaluation of intraoperative bleeding. These findings suggest that when performing discectomies, the laser offers no advantage over conventional techniques.
authors.affiliation: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh PA 15212-9986.
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Bavitz
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Catone
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Happel
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Heine
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000601:surgery*; D053685:Laser Therapy; D012756:Sheep; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide