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Preliminary report on the application of the CO2 laser scalpel for operations on the maxillo-facial bones

✍ Scribed by Ma Pao-Chang; Xu Xiou-qi; Zhou Hui; Liou Zheng; Zhuo Rui Peng

Book ID
102933224
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
1981
Tongue
English
Weight
592 KB
Volume
1
Category
Article
ISSN
0196-8092

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✦ Synopsis

Abstract

In surgery about the face, it is frequently necessary to remove part of the bones. The CO~2~ laser is efficient in cutting out desired areas with the ability to leave unfractured bone behind. Because of the intense heat, one must realize the extent of bone injury and know about delayed healing. Suggestions for minimizing the injury are included.

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