A prospective comparison of postoperative morbidity associated with the use of scalpel blades and lasers for onychectomy in cats.
This study compared patient discomfort for 10 d following feline onychectomies performed using a CO2 surgical laser versus a scalpel blade. Both techniques appeared to result in discomfort of a similar duration, although the laser caused significantly less lameness than blade excision during the first 7 d.
Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario.
David L
DL
Holmberg
Brigitte A
BA
Brisson
D000818:Animals; D002415:Cats / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006724:Hoof and Claw / Q000601:surgery*; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000453:epidemiology; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000662:veterinary; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*; D013997:Time Factors