Hemostasis and healing of superficial splenic injuries using Nd:YAG laser and nonsuture techniques: preliminary report.

This study was designed to compare Nd:YAG laser to fibrin glue, electrocautery, and avitene in the management of superficial splenic injury. Six dogs were submitted to laparotomy. A #11 blade scalpel was used to sharply excise the splenic capsule inflicting four 1" x 1" superficial injuries on each spleen.