Cryotherapy Overview

Cryotherapy Guide

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Definition

Cryosurgery is a method of superfreezing tissue in order to destroy it. The technique is used to treat tumors, control pain, and control bleeding.


Information

The cold is introduced through a probe which has liquid nitrogen circulating through it. To destroy diseased tissue, the tissue is cooled to below -20 degrees Celsius. Other procedures that control pain or bleeding are cooled to a lesser degree to prevent tissue damage.


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Cryotherapy


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Encyclopedia: Cryotherapy

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Cryotherapy the use of cold in a variety of modalities to treat a medical condition. It may refer to: , Cryosurgery , Cryotherapy '' , The use of an ice pack on musculoskeletal injuries de:Kryotherapie lt:Krioterapija nl:Cryotherapie pl:Krioterapia pt:Crioterapia ru:
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