Cryosurgery: Clinical Applications in Otorhinolaryngology

2013 | Medical & Veterinary

Cryosurgery is the application of extreme cold to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue. It is used as a supplement to surgical knife and radiation therapy. This book is a concise guide to cryosurgical procedures in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery. Beginning with and introduction and history, the text describes patho-physiological considerations, clinical applications and how technological advances have affected the development of the technique. Advantages, disadvantages, complications and cryo-morbidity are examined in detail and a photo gallery and important tips section at the end of each chapter helps students and practitioners compare before and after results. Key points * Concise guide to cryosurgical procedures in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery * Discusses how technology advancements have developed the technique * Includes 'important tips' section at the end of each chapter to enhance learning * More than 60 full colour well-illustrated photographs

K.K. Desarda (Author)