Ultrasonic Surgical Procedures (definition)

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ψ	Ultrasonic Surgical Procedures

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Definition: The use of HIGH-ENERGY SHOCK WAVES, in the frequency range of 20-60 kHz, to cut through or remove tissue. The tissue fragmentation by ultrasonic surgical instruments is caused by mechanical effects not heat as with HIGH-INTENSITY FOCUSED ULTRASOUND ABLATION.

See Also Ultrasonic Therapy
Examples Lithotripsy; Phacoemulsification; Piezosurgery

Other names Ultrasonic Surgical Procedure; Ultrasonic Surgeries; Surgical Procedures, Ultrasonic; Surgical Procedure, Ultrasonic; Surgery, Ultrasonic; Surgeries, Ultrasonic; Procedures, Ultrasonic Surgical; Procedure, Ultrasonic Surgical; Ultrasonic Surgery

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Sources: NLM Medical Subject Headings, NIH UMLS, Drugs@FDA, FDA AERS original data copyright United States Government. No endorsement implied. Last modified 6/6/2012
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