Cryosurgery....
- Is the controlled destruction of unwanted tissue by the application of extreme cold.
- It is achieved by converting all intracellular and extracelluar fluid into ice crystals, which results in the formation of a 'Iceball'.
- Efficiency of treatment depends on rapid freeze with a slow thaw.
- Cryosurgery is particularly suitable for outpatient use, avoiding hospitalization and reducing costs, as lesions may be treated with little need for anesthesia and without the risk of hemorrhage.
- Post operative care is minimal and a major benefit of cryosurgery is the cosmetic effect of no, or very little scarring.
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