ELECTROSURGERY IN THE HEAD AND NECK

Authors
SAJJADIAN A ISAACSON G
Citation
A. Sajjadian et G. Isaacson, ELECTROSURGERY IN THE HEAD AND NECK, The Annals of otology, rhinology & laryngology, 107(3), 1998, pp. 254-261
Citations number
49
Categorie Soggetti
Otorhinolaryngology
Journal title
The Annals of otology, rhinology & laryngology → ACNP
ISSN journal
00034894
Volume
107
Issue
3
Year of publication
1998
Pages
254 - 261
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4894(1998)107:3<254:EITHAN>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
Electrosurgery is widely used in the practice of otolaryngology-head a nd neck surgery. Despite its popularity, few training programs give fo rmal education in the optimal use of electrosurgical instruments. This article reviews the history, physics, and tissue effects of these com monly used devices. Armed with this knowledge, the head and neck surge on can take full advantage of electrosurgery's ability to dissect tiss ues with precision and minimal blood loss.