Cryosurgery Clinical Applications in Otorhinolaryngology - 1st Edition

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Cryosurgery is the application of extreme cold to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue. It is used as a supplement to surgical knife and radiation therapy. This book is a concise guide to cryosurgical procedures in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery. Beginning with and introduction and history, the text describes patho-physiological considerations, clinical applications and how technological advances have affected the development of the technique. Advantages, disadvantages, complications and cryo-morbidity are examined in detail and a photo gallery and important tips section at the end of each chapter helps students and practitioners compare before and after results. � Key points Concise guide to cryosurgical procedures in otolaryngology and head and neck surgeryDiscusses how technology advancements have developed the techniqueIncludes �important tips� section at the end of each chapter to enhance learningMore than 60 full colour well-illustrated photographs