Carbon dioxide laser ablation for treatment of limbal squamous cell carcinoma in horses

J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1990 Feb 1;196(3):439-42.

Abstract

Limbal squamous cell carcinoma in 4 horses was treated successfully, using carbon dioxide laser ablation. Tumors were removed, with minimal to no postoperative inflammation or discomfort to the horses. Carbon dioxide laser ablation represents a promising new option in the treatment of limbal squamous cell carcinoma in horses.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / veterinary*
  • Conjunctival Neoplasms / surgery
  • Conjunctival Neoplasms / veterinary
  • Corneal Diseases / surgery
  • Corneal Diseases / veterinary
  • Eye Neoplasms / surgery
  • Eye Neoplasms / veterinary*
  • Female
  • Horse Diseases / surgery*
  • Horses
  • Laser Therapy / veterinary*
  • Male