title: Use of lasers for closure of cutaneous wounds: experience with Nd:YAG, argon and CO2 lasers.
abstract: The concept of tissue fusion by laser has been recently established. In this study, we have examined the skin welding by laser and tested the efficacy of four different lasers for this application. The results attest to the feasibility of the procedure and suggest that laser welding may represent an alternative for closure of cutaneous wounds.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D053685:Laser Therapy; D051379:Mice; D008812:Mice, Hairless; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013718:Tensile Strength; D014945:Wound Healing