Diathermy

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Electrosurgical procedure for the targeted destruction of tissue. In this method, the current flows between a ground electrode applied over a wide area and a scalpel, loop, ball or needle electrode.

Contraindication
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Pacemaker patients; use over implanted metal parts; metal jewelry on the skin. S.a.u. electrocoagulation.

Incoming links (1)

Angioma serpiginosum;

Outgoing links (1)

Electrocoagulation;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020