Large loop diathermy of the cervix. Varying diathermy power and quality of histological specimens

Autor:	P. C. Gunasekera, K. Patel, J. H. Phipps
Rok vydání:	1992
Předmět:	medicine.medical_specialty business.industry medicine.medical_treatment Obstetrics and Gynecology Diathermy Surgery Power (physics) Loop (topology) medicine.anatomical_structure Cone biopsy medicine Loop excision Transformation zone business Cervix Effective power Biomedical engineering
Zdroj:	Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 12:195-197
ISSN:	1364-6893 0144-3615
Popis:	SummaryThe effects of large loop excision of the transformation zone on histological specimens was examined by attempting to correlate the depth of tissue destruction with the amount of diathermy power used. If excessively low diathermy power is used ( 65 W cutting), the loop may break on initial tissue contact due to excessive current flow and point superheating. Twenty-nine patients undergoing cone biopsy were studied by measuring depth of destruction microscopically. No correlation was observed between either cutting or coagulation power applied; there is no evidence to support the contention that minimal effective power should be used in order to minimise specimen damage.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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