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electrocautery
(redirected from bipolar electrocautery)

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electrocautery [ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈkɔːtərɪ]
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(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) Vet science the use of an electrically heated metal instrument for cautery
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Noun1.electrocautery - application of a needle heated by an electric current to destroy tissue (as to remove warts)
thermocautery - cautery (destruction of tissue) by heat
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In an excellent article discussing the fundamentals of electrocautery devices, Zinder and Parker describe an incident of an inadvertent oral commissure burn from a bipolar electrocautery handpiece contacting the oral commissure during a routine tonsillectomy.
Avoiding oral burns during electrocautery tonsillectomy by Lowry, Thomas R.; Workman, Jonathon R. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
D'Amelio commented, "Just as important as the development and clinical testing of our tissue fusion/welding generators and disposable instruments, is communicating about our unique bipolar electrocautery system and our results.
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Obviously, the fact that our results differ from those of other studies does not mean that our data are unreliable; rather it suggests that more studies are indicated, in fact, we are planning another prospective study of bipolar electrocautery for hemostasis to explore its influence on the rate of primary hemorrhage.
Dr. Windfuhr responds by Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
 
 
 
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