1976•The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and OncologyRequires access

Excisional Electrosurgery (Endothermy) in Dermatology

E. P. Schoch

Abstract

The physical characteristics of electrosurgery are reviewed and the peculiar behavior of the cutting current is described. The indications for excisional by electrosurgery are discussed and the procedure is described. The advantages and disadvantages of the method are given. It is concluded that the overall results of excisional electrosurgery compare very favorably with other surgical procedures on the skin.

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Key concepts: Electrosurgery, Medicine, Surgery, Dermatology, Medical physics