Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Cryosurgery

The use of freezing as a special surgical technique to destroy or excise tissue.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

The use of freezing as a special surgical technique to destroy or excise tissue.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Cryoablation
  • Cryoablations
  • Cryosurgeries

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate with organ or disease /surg; differentiate from HYPOTHERMIA, INDUCED for cooling of organs during surgery

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History Note

84; was CRYOGENIC SURGERY 1963-83; CRYOTHERAPY was heading 1964-83 (Prov 1964-66)

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  1. E04w.014.180w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cryosurgery. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003452. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003452
  2. Cryosurgery. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryosurgery
  3. Cryosurgery. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2705075