Figure 1. Removal of a nodular sarcoid between the forelimbs, under standing sedation and local anaesthesia using a diode laser. The skin is placed under tension using Lane tissue forceps.

Surgical management of sarcoids

Traditionally, surgical removal of sarcoids has had a very poor success rate with local recurrence rates of 72% being reported (McConahy et al, 1994). The main reason for such a poor outcome with...