Histologic Comparison of Canine Skin Biopsies Collected Using Monopolar Electrosurgery, CO₂ Laser, Radiowave Radiosurgery, Skin Biopsy Punch, and Scalpel

Abstract

Excision of canine skin biopsies with heat-generating devices may not allow reliable histologic interpretation, particularly when assessing margins of small biopsy specimens. RWRS may be less traumatic to canine skin than monopolar electrosurgery and CO2 laser when used to make incisions.