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Ablation Techniques
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Definition
: Removal of tissue by vaporization, abrasion, or destruction. Methods used include heating tissue by hot liquids or microwave thermal heating, freezing (CRYOABLATION), chemical ablation, and photoablation with LASERS.
coordinate with organ or disease /surg
Examples
Cautery
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Cryosurgery
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Endometrial Ablation Techniques
;
High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation
;
Laser Therapy
Other names
Techniques, Ablation; Technique, Ablation; Ablation Technique