title: Use of the carbon dioxide laser for perianal and rectal surgery.
abstract: The skin of the perianal region is very thin and sensitive. The carbon dioxide laser is a very effective tool for removing tumors and treating conditions of this area. It offers a "no touch" method of treatment for conditions of the perianal region. There is less bleeding, less pain, less swelling with the use of the carbon dioxide laser. The carbon dioxide laser is an effective tool for excising perianal tumors, rectal tumors, performing anal sacculectomies and treating perianal fistulas.
authors.affiliation: Bradford Park Veterinary Hospital, 1255 E. Independence, Springfield, MO 65804, USA. aashelbert@aol.com
authors.forename: Bert A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Shelley
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D010481:Perianal Glands / Q000601:surgery; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary