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'''Electrocoagulation''' is also known as '''Radio Frequency Diathermy''' or '''Short Wave Electrolysis'''. A fine wire probe or other delivery mechanism is used to transmit [[radio waves]] to [[tissues]] near the probe. Molecules within the tissue are caused to vibrate which lead to a rapid increase of the temperature, causing [[coagulation]] of the [[proteins]] within the tissue, effectively killing the tissue. At higher powered applications, full [[desiccation]] of tissue is possible. |
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'''Electrocoagulation''' is a term for '''Radio Frequency Diathermy''', also known as '''Short Wave Electrolysis'''. Radio waves are used to cause vibrations, which lead to a rapid increase of the temperature around the delivery mechanism (usually a fine wire probe) thus leading to the split second conversion of water to vapor, causing the resulting steam to flash cook any proteins adjacent to the reaction. At higher powered applications, full desiccation of skin is possible. |
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Revision as of 00:27, 12 October 2006
Electrocoagulation is also known as Radio Frequency Diathermy or Short Wave Electrolysis. A fine wire probe or other delivery mechanism is used to transmit radio waves to tissues near the probe. Molecules within the tissue are caused to vibrate which lead to a rapid increase of the temperature, causing coagulation of the proteins within the tissue, effectively killing the tissue. At higher powered applications, full desiccation of tissue is possible.