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ELECTROSURGERY IN THYROIDECTOMY

ELECTROSURGERY IN THYROIDECTOMY Electrosurgery, sometimes referred to as "surgical diathermy" or the "radio-knife," has been used with increasing frequency during the last decade in the treatment of malignant conditions. The use of the actual cautery, of the electric cautery and of the form of electrical surgery known as "fulguration" in far advanced cases of cancer, and even as the operation of choice in early operable cancer by some surgeons, has been a recognized procedure for several decades. The chief advantage of this method of attack lay in the blocking or sealing of the lymphatics and smaller blood vessels, thus aiding in the prevention of metastases or the escape of carcinomatous cells into other parts of the body during the actual process of cutting into or around the malignant growth. Other advantages noted were the better hemostasis obtained by this method of operating, the freedom from pain after operation, and the absence of shock. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA American Medical Association

ELECTROSURGERY IN THYROIDECTOMY

MOCK, HARRY E.
JAMA , Volume 94 (18) – May 3, 1930
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American Medical Association
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Copyright © 1930 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Applicable FARS/DFARS Restrictions Apply to Government Use.
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0098-7484
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1538-3598
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10.1001/jama.1930.02710440003002
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Abstract

Electrosurgery, sometimes referred to as "surgical diathermy" or the "radio-knife," has been used with increasing frequency during the last decade in the treatment of malignant conditions. The use of the actual cautery, of the electric cautery and of the form of electrical surgery known as "fulguration" in far advanced cases of cancer, and even as the operation of choice in early operable cancer by some surgeons, has been a recognized procedure for several decades. The chief advantage of this method of attack lay in the blocking or sealing of the lymphatics and smaller blood vessels, thus aiding in the prevention of metastases or the escape of carcinomatous cells into other parts of the body during the actual process of cutting into or around the malignant growth. Other advantages noted were the better hemostasis obtained by this method of operating, the freedom from pain after operation, and the absence of shock.

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Published: May 3, 1930

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