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Laser Surgery:
 Surgical lasers have become a very important part of Veterinary medicine. The advent of the surgical laser has improved the treatment of many disease states previously treated with a scalpel or electrosurgical unit. The laser provides the surgeon with improved hemostasis while significantly reducing the pain and swelling due to its unique properties. Using endoscopic, laparoscopic, and other minimally invasive methods, fiber directed laser energy (Diode and Ho:YAG) has been used to treat diseases of the upper and lower GI tract, including benign polyps, gastric ulcers, and intestinal neoplasia.
Customers value the clinical benefits of laser surgery for veterinary care.
Laser surgery is recognized in human and veterinary medicine for its benefits to both patient and surgeon. While several types of lasers are used for different applications, the primary device for soft tissue surgery in small and mixed animal practices is a carbon dioxide laser.
Reduced Pain
The CO2 laser beam seals nerve endings as it cuts through tissue. This reduces the amount of pain the patient feels during and after surgery.
Reduced Bleeding
The CO2 laser beam cauterizes and seals small blood vessels as it cuts. This laser energy achieves hemostasis and provides the surgeon with a bloodless surgical field in most procedures.
Reduced Swelling
There is no physical contact between the laser and the surgical region, eliminating the tearing and bruising of tissue associated with traditional surgical methods. Lymphatic vessels are also sealed.
Reduced Infection
Laser energy acts as an antibacterial agent by producing high temperatures, effectively eliminating microorganisms.
Quicker Recovery
As a result of all of the above, laser surgery provides the benefit your clients will appreciate the most: a quicker recovery for their pet.
Ultra Sound:
Starting in the early 1980's, ultrasound scanning has been used to diagnose many diseases in small animals. It is now considered to be an essential service in many small animal practices. The reason for this is simple, ultrasound offers a non-invasive, non-painful method for the diagnosis and staging of many diseases.
Ultrasound is the best choice to evaluate fluid filled and soft tissue organs.
Why Ultrasound?
Put simply, ultrasound allows us to visualize the internal architecture of many organs. Internal abnormalities such as nodules, masses, cysts and abscesses cannot only be seen, but can also be counted and measured. Many organs that are difficult to see on plain film radiographs (prostate) can be easily seen with ultrasound. Real-time echocardiography (ultrasound examination of the heart) also allows us to see the heart in motion. Typically, ultrasound examination requires no tranquilization or anesthesia and is easily performed on awake animals. Prior fasting or water withholding is NOT required.
Financing Services:
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