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Electrosurgery: high-frequency modalities.

Abstract

The most popular form of electrosurgery used in cutaneous surgery involves the application of high voltage electromagnetic energy in the form of a damped sine wave. This form of current may be applied by electrofulguration, electrodesiccation, or electrocoagulation. The principles involved in the application of these three forms of electrosurgery are discussed.

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J E Sebben. 1988. Electrosurgery: high-frequency modalities.. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1524-4725.1988.tb03369.x

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