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Research article2007Peer reviewed

Defocused CO2 laser on equine skin: a histological examination

Bergh A, Ridderstråle Yvonne, Ekman Stina

Abstract

Reasons for performing study: No studies have been published on effects of treatment with a defocused beam carbon dioxide (CO2) laser on equine skin histology. A better understanding of this wil help to define how lasers should be used, in order to reduce potential side effects

Keywords

horse; defocused CO2; laser; histology; skin; thermal injury

Published in

Equine Veterinary Journal
2007, Volume: 39, number: 2, pages: 114-119