Cryosurgery for mucoceles

Endoscopic sinus surgery for maxillary sinus mucoceles

BACKGROUND Maxillary sinus mucoceles are relatively rare among all paranasal sinus mucoceles. With the introduction of endoscopic sinus surgical techniques, rhinologic surgeons prefer transnasal endoscopic management of sinus mucoceles. The aim of this study is to describe the clinical presentation of maxillary sinus mucoceles and to establish the efficacy of endoscopic management of sinus muco...

Cutaneous cryosurgery.

Cutaneous cryosurgery refers to localized application of freezing temperatures to achieve destruction of skin lesions. It can be used to treat a broad range of benign and premalignant skin conditions, and certain malignant skin conditions, with high cure rates. Cellular destruction is accomplished by delivery of the cryogen via dipstick, probe, or spray techniques. It is widely used in primary ...

Mucoceles of the paranasal sinuses.

Cryosurgery for Prostate Cancer—Experience with Third-Generation Cryosurgery and Novel Developments in the Field

Objectives: To analyse and present the data of our cryosurgery experience for the treatment of prostate cancer. Methods: Between August 2003 and November 2006, a total of 91 patients were treated with cryosurgery for prostate cancer as either primary treatment (n = 49) or salvage treatment (n = 42). The mean follow-up was 19.16 mo (range: 6 wk to 6 mo). Data were collected prospectively. Result...

Cryosurgery | Clinical Review Criteria

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