Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 27, Issue 5 , Pages 217-220 , May 2007

Nd:YAG Laser Treatment of a Vestibulovaginal Varicosity in a 15-Year-Old Pregnant Mare

  • Catherine DeLuca, DVM

      Affiliations

    • From the Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center, Ringoes, NJ
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Catherine DeLuca, DVM, Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center, 40 Frontage Road, Ringoes, NJ 08551.
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  • John J. Dascanio, VMD, Dipl. ACT, ABVP

      Affiliations

    • Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, VA
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  • Douglass B. Berry II, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS

      Affiliations

    • Woodside Equine Clinic, Ashland, VA

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 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(07)00148-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2007.04.004

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 27, Issue 5 , Pages 217-220 , May 2007

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