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Practical cryotherapy for skin disease.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18210915     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Cutaneous cryotherapy effects cellular destruction by physically destroying cell membranes after exposure to subzero temperatures. Cryosurgery is predominantly used to treat benign and pre-malignant skin tumors. Advanced techniques are occasionally performed for more aggressive palliation of pain, bleeding, infection and cure. Outcomes are improved by following proper technique, discussing postoperative expectations, and avoiding treatment of undefined entities. This review will primarily discuss practical applications of the open spray technique, performed using the handheld spray device known casually as the "cryo gun".
Authors:
Michael H Swann; Trisha A Taylor
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Missouri medicine     Volume:  104     ISSN:  0026-6620     ISO Abbreviation:  Mo Med     Publication Date:    2007 Nov-Dec
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-01-23     Completed Date:  2008-02-12     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0400744     Medline TA:  Mo Med     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  509-12     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, California, USA. swann.mike@gmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Cryotherapy / methods*
Humans
Skin Diseases / therapy*
Treatment Outcome*

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