title: Use of a carbon dioxide laser for treatment of elongated soft palate in dogs.
abstract: Use of a CO2 laser to resect the soft palate in 6 dogs with elongated soft palate is described. The technique was rapid and uncomplicated; hemostasis was not a problem. Breathing was noticeably improved in all dogs immediately after surgery. Use of the CO2 laser represents a new option for surgical treatment of elongated soft palate in dogs.
authors.affiliation: Animal Surgical Clinic of Seattle, WA 98103.
authors.forename: G N
authors.initials: GN
authors.lastname: Clark
authors.forename: K R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Sinibaldi
mesh_terms: D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D010160:Palate, Soft / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000662:veterinary; D016896:Treatment Outcome