electrodesiccation


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electrodesiccation

[i¦lek·trō‚des·ə′kā·shən]
(medicine)
The use of a single terminal electrode with a small sparking distance to destroy lesions or seal off blood vessels.
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"Although electrodesiccation (ED) is a simple procedure, studies on ED use for DPN with a good number of cases are lacking," the authors said.
Piscomed Publishing's Journal of Surgical Dermatology: Electrodesiccation for Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra
Electrodesiccation of pigmented nevi--biopsy studies: a preliminary report.
The recurrent nevus phenomenon: a history of challenge, controversy, and discovery
The two monoterminal techniques, electrofulguraion and electrodesiccation are not used in general dentistry.
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I have had electrodesiccation treatment a few times and use aloe vera gel.
Holistic Clinic
* Electrodesiccation: The veins are sealed off with the application of electrical current.
TREATMENTS FOR SPIDER AND VARICOSE VEINS
The area is also treated by electrodesiccation. An electric current from a special machine is used to control bleeding and kill any cancer cells remaining around the edge of the wound.
What you need to know about skin cancer
However, if further removal is desired, electrodesiccation, cryotherapy, shave removal, or excision are treatment options.
Desmoplastic trichilemmoma
SCC in situ is more amenable than invasive SCC to topical therapy or electrodesiccation and curettage.
Biopsies for skin cancer detection: Dispelling the myths: This review debunks 5 myths and provides the information you need to perform rapid, high-quality biopsies to detect skin cancers at their earliest stages
Several treatment modalities have been used, including intralesional corticosteroid injections, interferon a2b, cytotoxic agents, cryotherapy, electrodesiccation, pulse-dye laser and carbon dioxide laser.3
Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia: A case report
The best treatment consists of complete excision (shave biopsy may be sufficient) and/or electrodesiccation and curettage.
Skin basal cell carcinoma
Ceilley said he prefers to use imiquimod prior to Mohs surgery, in conjuctionconjunetion with aggressive curettage and electrodesiccation. Treating for a few weeks preoperatively can reduce the defect, decrease the frequency of residual tumor, and improve cosmetic appearance.
Imiquimod effective in squamous, basal cell carcinomas
Does inflammation contribute to the eradication of basal cell carcinoma following curettage and electrodesiccation? Dermatol Surg.
Cutaneous cancer: combination treatment strategies
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