Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 3 , Pages 165-174 , July 2008

Radiosurgery and Laser in Zoological Practice: Separating Fact from Fiction

  • Stephen J. Hernandez-Divers, BVetMed, DZooMed, MRCVS, Dip. ACZM, RCVS Specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Dr. Stephen J. Hernandez-Divers, University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, 501 DW Brooks Dr, Athens, GA 30602-7390

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 Disclaimer: All laser and radiosurgery equipment used at the University of Georgia's Veterinary Teaching Hospital has been paid for, and none was donated or loaned by interested companies. In keeping with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons' (London, UK) guidelines for professional conduct, the author does not endorse any particular product or company.

PII: S1557-5063(08)00054-2

doi: 10.1053/j.jepm.2008.05.003

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 3 , Pages 165-174 , July 2008

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