electrocauterization

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electrocauterization

[i‚lek·trō‚kȯd·ə·rə′zā·shən]

(medicine)

The application of a direct galvanic current to tissues to cause destruction or coagulation.

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There was no statistically significant difference between the groups with respect to the need for recurettage and electrocauterization for hemostasis (p=0.717, Table 2).

The Hemostatic Efficacy of Hydrogen Peroxide Irrigation to Control Intraoperative Bleeding in Adenoidectomy

Twenty eyes of 10 patients were treated with electrocauterization (Group 1), and the other 20 eyes of 10 patients were treated with conventional medical drops including non-steroidal antiinflammatory agent (topical 0.5% ketorolac tromethamine) and artificial tears (0.15% sodium hyaluronate) (Group 2).

Comparison of Electrocoagulation and Conventional Medical Drops for Treatment of Conjunctivochalasis: Short-Term Results

She had previously been treated with topical steroids, retinoids, and electrocauterization at various other centers, with a minimal response.

Hyperkeratotic porokeratosis ptychotropica with satellite lesions: a rare presentation of an unusual variant of porokeratosis

The classic treatment for basal cell carcinomas is surgical excision, but C[O.sub.2] laser, electrocauterization, cryotherapy, and photodynamic therapy may be used when too many lesions are present and when recurrence occurs.

Gorlin-Goltz syndrome

Fibrosis induced by electrocauterization and radiofrequency application were demonstrated and measured with sonoelastography in previous studies (5,6).

Evaluation of Inferior Turbinate Stroma with Ultrasound Elastography in Allergic Rhinitis Patients

Some studies have used hemi-thyroid electrocauterization to establish an SCH phenotype, but this method is difficult to carry out [15].

Cholesterol Synthesis Increased in the MMI-Induced Subclinical Hypothyroidism Mice Model

At the end of the surgical procedure, bleeding control was maintained through bipolar electrocauterization. Anaesthetics were stopped after bleeding was controlled.

Comparison of the Perioperative and Postoperative Effects of Levobupivacaine and of Levobupivacaine + Adrenaline in Pediatric Tonsillectomy: A Double-Blind Randomized Study

Depression-like behavior in subclinical hypothyroidism rat induced by hemi-thyroid electrocauterization. Endocrine 2014;45:430-438.

The Effect of Congenital and Postnatal Hypothyroidism on Depression-Like Behaviors in Juvenile Rats

(2) Different surgical approaches such as turbinoplasty, electrocauterization, laser surgery, cryoablation, and turbinectomy have been described.

Subjective and objective parameters in the evaluation of radiofrequency ablation of the inferior turbinate do not correlate: a pilot study

Haemostasis is achieved by means of bipolar electrocauterization and packing.

Evaluation of posterior spinal fusion with pedicle screws and rods with bone substitutes in grade I and II spondylolisthesis

[6] Many treatment modalities are available for umbilical granuloma such as chemical cauterization, electrocauterization, cryocauterization, granuloma ligation, and surgical excision.

Therapeutic effect of common salt on umbilical granuloma in infants

Haemorrhage was controlled with electrocauterization and ligation of the major vessels (dorsal penis arteries and veins).

Long-Term Outcome of En Bloc Extensive Resection of the Penis and Prepuce Associated with a Permanent Perineal Urethrostomy in a Gelding Affected by Squamous Cell Carcinoma