Electrocoagulation - Methods
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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Electrothermal bipolar coagulation decreases the rate of red blood cell transfusions for pelvic exenterations.

30 Oct 2009 BACKGROUND: We evaluated whether electrothermal bipolar coagulation (Ligasure) for pelvic exenterations decreases operative morbidity. METHODS: All cases of pelvic exenterations, for all malignancies, performed at Moffitt Cancer Center from 1999 to ... Read more...

Molecular resonance vs. coblation tonsillectomy in children.

29 Sep 2009 BACKGROUND: Quantum molecular resonance coagulation is an innovative technology that uses molecular resonance to cut and coagulate precisely, cleanly, and hemostatically at low tissue temperature levels. This technology offers a new possibility for ... Read more...

Minimally invasive magnetic resonance imaging-guided stereotactic radiofrequency thermocoagulation for epileptogenic hypothalamic hamartomas.

30 Aug 2009 OBJECTIVE: To validate the safety and efficacy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided stereotactic radiofrequency thermocoagulation (SRT) for epileptogenic hypothalamic hamartoma (HH), we evaluated surgical outcomes and revised the MRI ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Electrocoagulation - Methods'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Electrothermal bipolar coagulation decreases the rate of red blood cell transfusions for pelvic exenterations. 30 Oct 2009
• Molecular resonance vs. coblation tonsillectomy in children. 29 Sep 2009
• Minimally invasive magnetic resonance imaging-guided stereotactic radiofrequency thermocoagulation for epileptogenic hypothalamic hamartomas. 30 Aug 2009
• Regression of effect over long-term follow-up of conductive keratoplasty to correct mild to moderate hyperopia. 30 Aug 2009
• Clinical inquiries. Which treatments work best for hemorrhoids? 30 Aug 2009
• Fragmentation of bile duct stones: a prospective systematic in vitro evaluation of argon plasma coagulation, cryotechnology, and water-jet technology. 8 Aug 2009
• Radiofrequency, high-frequency, and electrocautery treatments vs partial inferior turbinotomy: microscopic and macroscopic effects on nasal mucosa. 30 Jul 2009
• A comparative study of laparoscopic extraperitoneal lymphadenectomy [correction of laparoscopy] with the use of ultrasonically activated shears. 7 Jul 2009
• A new sclerotherapy technique for the wrist ganglion: transcutaneous electrocauterization. 29 Jun 2009
• Modalities to decrease stromal herpes simplex keratitis reactivation rates. 29 Jun 2009
• In reference to Microdebrider-assisted versus radiofrequency-assisted inferior turbinoplasty. 29 Jun 2009
• Expression of concern from the editor. 29 Jun 2009
• Percutaneous radio-frequency thermocoagulation of the Gasserian ganglion guided by high-speed real-time CT fluoroscopy. 3 Jun 2009
• Comparing the effectiveness of "plasma knife" tonsillectomy with two well-established tonsillectomy techniques: cold dissection and bipolar electrocautery. A prospective randomized study. 2 Jun 2009
• Coblation-assisted decortication for the treatment of rhinophyma. 30 May 2009
• The upper lid crease approach for anterior ethmoidal artery exposure. 30 May 2009
• Endoscopic electrocauterization of pyriform fossa sinus tracts as definitive treatment. 27 May 2009
• Effect of pH and chloride concentration on the removal of hexavalent chromium in a batch electrocoagulation reactor. May 2009
• An assessment of plantar hyperhidrosis after endoscopic thoracic sympathicolysis. 29 Apr 2009
• Comparison of clinical outcomes with low-voltage (cut) versus high-voltage (coag) waveforms during hysteroscopic endometrial ablation with the rollerball: a pilot study. 29 Apr 2009

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Technical information about 'Electrocoagulation'

Definition: Procedures using an electrically heated wire or scalpel to treat hemorrhage (e.g., bleeding ulcers) and to ablate tumors, mucosal lesions, and refractory arrhythmias. It is different from ELECTROSURGERY which is used more for cutting tissue than destroying and in which the patient is part of the electric circuit.

Descriptor UI: D004564

Alternative terms: Electrocoagulation; Electrocautery; Thermocoagulation; Galvanocautery; Surgical Diathermy; Diathermy, Surgical; Endocavitary Fulguration; Fulguration, Endocavitary;

Allowable Qualifiers: adverse effects; classification; economics; history; instrumentation; methods; mortality; nursing; psychology; standards; trends; utilization; veterinary; statistics & numerical data; contraindications; ethics;

Tree Number: E02.154.402; E04.014.170.402;

Technical Notes: coordinate with organ or disease /surg; DF: ELECTROCOAG