Radiofrequency ablation (RFA), also called fulguration, is a medical procedure in which part of the electrical conduction system of the heart, tumor,...
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cardiac arrest. The ablation procedure can be classified by energy source: radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation. Catheter ablation may be recommended...
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components of an organism. Biological ablation is the removal of a biological structure or functionality. Genetic ablation is another term for gene silencing...
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Varicose veins (redirect from Endovenous thermal ablation)
of 980- and 1,470-nm endovenous laser ablation, endovenous radiofrequency ablation and endovenous steam ablation". Lasers in Medical Science. 29 (2): 423–429...
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Targeted radiofrequency ablation (also written t-RFA) is a minimally invasive procedure to treat severe pain and discomfort caused from metastatic tumors...
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Turbinectomy (section Radiofrequency ablation)
and turbinoplasty. These require general anesthesia. The use of radiofrequency ablation has shown to be a safer alternative, being performed as an outpatient...
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microwave thermal ablation, radiofrequency ablation ("coblation") and cryoablation. Microwave thermal ablation Microwave ablation is a treatment that...
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Bone tumor (section Thermal ablation techniques)
intra-articular resection. Over the past two decades, CT guided radiofrequency ablation has emerged as a less invasive alternative to surgical resection...
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is considerably higher and fewer repeat procedures are needed. Radiofrequency ablation is also used in the treatment of Morton's neuroma. The outcomes...
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Some ablations that have been previously performed laparoscopically are also now offered via the pulsed radiofrequency technique. Pulsed radiofrequency ablation...
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Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of malignancies in the lung. AJR Am J Roentgenol 174(1). Dupuy DE (2009). Microwave Ablation Compared with Radiofrequency Ablation...
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Transurethral needle ablation (also called TUNA or transurethral radiofrequency ablation) is a technique that uses low energy radio frequency delivered...
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pulsed radiofrequency field therapies based on their mechanism of action: thermal and non-thermal (athermal). While thermal radiofrequency ablation for tumors...
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for electrocautery ablation. Less frequently than other techniques, this ablation technique is employed. Radiofrequency Ablation – The uterus is filled...
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(2022-03-01). "Management of Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injury During Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid Nodules". AACE Clinical Case Reports. 8 (2): 102. doi:10...
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abnormal electrical pathway by catheter ablation. Two main types of catheter ablation include radiofrequency ablation with heat or cryoablation with cold...
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stages of adenocarcinoma may be treated by endoscopic resection or radiofrequency ablation. Later stages of adenocarcinoma may be treated with surgical resection...
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without any dynamic component Anal encirclement (Thiersch procedure) Radiofrequency ablation ("Secca procedure") Nondynamic graciloplasty ("bio-Thiersch")...
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obstruction. Reduction of the tongue base, either with laser excision or radiofrequency ablation. Genioglossus advancement, in which a small portion of the lower...
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Atrial fibrillation (section Ablation)
radiofrequency catheter ablation or cryoablation may be attempted and may be preferred over several years of medical therapy. Although radiofrequency...
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these therapies need to be weighed against potential benefits. Radiofrequency ablation has revolutionized the treatment of tachycardia caused by a re-entrant...
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occur, treatment may consist of ablation. Ablation may be performed with argon plasma coagulation or radiofrequency ablation. When performed by an experienced...
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many can be performed as an outpatient procedure. High-energy radiofrequency ablation: Using a small expandable mesh placed within the uterus, providers...
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prolonged hospital stays and complicate recovery. Recently, CT guided radiofrequency ablation has emerged as a less invasive alternative to surgical resection...
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PVCs in people with dilated cardiomyopathy may be treated with radiofrequency ablation. Although there are many possible symptoms associated with PVCs...
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DFINE, Inc. (section STAR Tumor Ablation System)
fractures worldwide. The STAR Tumor Ablation System is an FDA-cleared medical device that uses targeted radiofrequency ablation (also written t-RFA) to heat...
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Several multi-center clinical trials studying the efficacy of radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of moderate to severe pain in patients with metastatic...
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Pulsed field ablation (PFI) is a non-thermal (not using extreme heat or cold) method of biological ablation (removal of structure or functionality) utilizing...
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pharynx or uvula. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a relatively new surgical treatment for snoring. This treatment applies radiofrequency energy and heat...
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techniques are utilized including cryoablation, radiofrequency ablation, laser ablation, photodynamic ablation, stereotactic radiation therapy, alpha-emitting...
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