Electrocoagulation
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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...

Update on endoscopic management of lingual thyroglossal duct cysts.

29 Sep 2009 OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: Thyroglossal duct cysts (TGDC) are uncommon congenital midline neck masses arising from tubal remnants of embryologic thyroid descent. A rare variant of TGDC can present in the central tongue base and is named lingual TGDC ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Electrocoagulation'

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
• Update on endoscopic management of lingual thyroglossal duct cysts. 29 Sep 2009
• Comparison of ultrasonic scalpel to electrocautery in patients undergoing endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy. 29 Sep 2009
• Laparoscopic uterosacral nerve ablation for alleviating chronic pelvic pain: a randomized controlled trial. 31 Aug 2009
• Electrocautery interference with intraoperative electrocardiogram mimicking ST-segment depression. 30 Aug 2009
• Minimally invasive magnetic resonance imaging-guided stereotactic radiofrequency thermocoagulation for epileptogenic hypothalamic hamartomas. 30 Aug 2009
• Complications of gynecologic laparoscopy. 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
• Commissural autologous pericardial patch repair: a novel technique for active mitral valve endocarditis involving the mitral annulus. 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
• Laparoscopic splenectomy and periesophagogastric devascularization with endoligature for portal hypertension in children. 30 Jul 2009
• The effect of combined surgical-medical intervention on the progression of endometriosis in an adolescent and young adult population. 30 Jul 2009
• Primary surgery for sapheno-femoral incompetence: A randomised controlled trial to compare two techniques to reduce lymphatic complications. 30 Jul 2009
• Endoscopic disconnection of hypothalamic astrocytoma causing gelastic epilepsy. Case report. 30 Jul 2009
• Radiofrequency, high-frequency, and electrocautery treatments vs partial inferior turbinotomy: microscopic and macroscopic effects on nasal mucosa. 30 Jul 2009
• Cerebral state index vs. bispectral index during sevoflurane-nitrous oxide anaesthesia. 30 Jul 2009
• Modified iliac bone harvesting--morbidity and patients' experience. 30 Jul 2009
• Rectal prolapse: a historical perspective. 30 Jul 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