Cryosurgery
Alternative names:
cryotherapy
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Definition:
Super-freezing of tissue in order to destroy it. Used to treat malignant tumors, control pain, control bleeding, and reduce brain lesions.
The cold is introduced through a probe which has liquid nitrogen circulating through it. To destroy diseased tissue, the tissue is cooled to below -20 degrees Celsius. Other procedures that control pain or bleeding are cooled to a lesser degree to prevent tissue damage.
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