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cryosurgery (krī`ōsr'jərē), bloodless surgical technique using a supercooled probe to destroy diseased or superfluous tissue. Liquid nitrogen circulating through the instrument cools it to temperatures as low as −196°C; (−321°F;). Tissue destroyed on contact with the probe is removed by phagocytic white blood corpuscles in a natural bodily process. The method has proved successful in removing warts, tumors, hemorrhoids, and in treating certain brain disorders. It is especially useful in ophthalmology, where it is used to reattach detached retinas and to correct other eye problems. cryosurgery [¦krī·ō′sərj·ə·rē] (medicine) Selective destruction of tissue by freezing, as the use of a liquid nitrogen probe to the brain in parkinsonism. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The company provides laser/surgical services, cryosurgery and brachytherapy systems and services to hospitals. Treatment options for localized prostate cancer include, observation with serial measurement of PSA, hormonal manipulation, radical prostatectomy, cryosurgery, external beam radiation therapy, radiation implants, and proton beam radiation. Cryosurgery is attractive to patients who like the idea of a less invasive treatment. |
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