Use of a carbon dioxide laser for surgical management of cutaneous masses in horses: 65 cases (1993-2004)

Jan F. Hawkins D.V.M.; Charles T. McCauley D.V.M.

doi:10.1117/12.587881

25 April 2005 Use of a carbon dioxide laser for surgical management of cutaneous masses in horses: 65 cases (1993-2004)

Jan F. Hawkins D.V.M., Charles T. McCauley D.V.M.

Proceedings Volume 5686, Photonic Therapeutics and Diagnostics; (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.587881
Event: SPIE BiOS, 2005, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcome of horses treated for cutaneous masses with the carbon dioxide (CO₂) laser. The records of 65 horses were examined. Surgery was performed under general anesthesia or standing under sedation and local anesthesia. Excision was performed freehand using a focused beam with power settings ranging from 10 to 32 Watts in a continuous mode. Following en bloc removal of masses the subcutaneous tissue and wound margins were photovaporized using a defocused beam. Follow-up information was obtained via telephone interview with owners or referring veterinarians Cutaneous masses were divided into three groups: sarcoid (29), neoplasia including squamous cell carcinoma (15), melanoma (6), schwanoma (2), fibroma (1), and fibrosarcoma (1), and non-neoplastic masses (11). Mass reoccurrence developed in 8 of 29 (28%) sarcoids and 4 of 14 (29%) squamous cell carcinoma. No reoccurrence was reported for horses diagnosed with melanoma, schwanoma, fibrosarcoma, fibroma, or any of the non-neoplastic masses. Sixty of 63 owners (95%) reported that they were satisfied with the outcome of the procedure. This study demonstrates that the CO₂ laser is an effective means of treating cutaneous masses in horses.

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Jan F. Hawkins D.V.M. and Charles T. McCauley D.V.M. "Use of a carbon dioxide laser for surgical management of cutaneous masses in horses: 65 cases (1993-2004)", Proc. SPIE 5686, Photonic Therapeutics and Diagnostics, (25 April 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.587881

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