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This book is a state-of-the-art reference to using surgical lasers to treat animal patients. Encompassing theory and practice, it emphasizes procedures, techniques, and equipment, with specific recommendations for laser settings. While most of the procedures emphasize surgeries on dogs and cats, this practical guide also dedicates chapters to equine, small mammal, avian, aquatic animal, and reptile surgeries, making it an excellent clinical reference for any busy veterinarian.
Part I The Science of Laser Surgery
1 Laser Physics and Equipment
Peter Vitruk
2 Understanding and Utilizing Power Density
Noel Berger
3 Laser–Tissue Interaction: Selecting a Laser for Surgery
Christopher J. Winkler
4 The Ideal Laser Scalpel
Peter Vitruk
5 Combining Laser Surgery with Laser Therapy (Photobiomodulation)
David S. Bradley
6 Laser Safety in the Operating Theater
Christopher J. Winkler
Part II Laser Surgery in Canines and Felines
7 Elective Laser Surgery Procedures
Paul Sessa and Andrew Brockfield
8 Oral Laser Surgery Procedures
Jan Bellows
9 Laser Surgery Procedures of the Nose and Throat
Ray A. Arza
10 Laser Surgery Procedures of the Ear
Louis N. Gotthelf
11 Periorbital and Eyelid Laser Surgery Procedures
Daniel M. Core
12 Ophthalmic Lasers for the Treatment of Glaucoma
Noelle La Croix and Jay Wayne
13 Dermatologic Laser Surgery Procedures
David Duclos
14 Urogenital and Perianal Laser Surgery Procedures
William E. Schultz
15 Oncological Laser Surgery Procedures
Devin Cunningham and F. A. (Tony) Mann
16 Laser Photodynamic Therapy Procedures
Katalin Kovács
17 Surgical Lasers in Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Small Animal Procedures
David S. Sobel
18 Laser Neurosurgical Procedures
Gaemia Tracy
Part III Laser Surgery in Equines
19 Equine Laser Surgery Procedures
Lloyd P. Tate and Kathryn B. Tate
Part IV Laser Surgery in Exotics Species
20 Laser Surgery Procedures in Small Exotic Animals (Small Mammals, Reptiles, and Avians)
Eva Hadzima, Maros Pazej, and Katherine Weston
21 Laser Surgery in Aquatic Animals (Sea Turtles)
Brooke M. Burkhalter and Terry M. Norton
Part V Integrating Surgical Lasers in Your Veterinary Practice
22 Tips and Tricks for Veterinary Laser Surgeons
Les “Laser Les” Lattin
23 Pain Management in Laser Surgery Procedures
Noel Berger
24 Laser Surgery in the Mobile Practice
Janine S. Dismukes
25 Economic Considerations for Laser Surgery
John C. Godbold, Jr
Part VI The Future of Lasers in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
26 The Future of Lasers in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
Christopher J. Winkler
Appendix A: Glossary
Appendix B: Certifying and Academic Laser Organizations
Appendix C: Tables of Laser Settings
Index
- Idioma Inglés
- Autor/es Christopher J. Winkler
- Año de edición 2019
- Nº Páginas 392
- Encuadernación Hard cover
- Tamaño 21'6 X 27'7