A Comparison of Infrared Coagulation and Conventional Methods in the Treatment of Haemorrhoids

Leicester, R. J.

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-81828-8_19

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“…8 The study indicated that wireless shortwave and HF diathermy techniques had similar effects on coagulation; however, diathermy has the disadvantage of sparking, which could be dangerous if used in the rectum. 9 In conclusion, the comparative study clearly indicated that wireless-shortwave-treated animals (27.12 MHz) have smaller scar size with less necrosis and area of devitalization than those treated with HF diathermy. Results support the effectiveness of wireless shortwave (27.12 MHz) in coagulation and hemostasis, without risk of sparking and with no side effects such as sepsis and rebleeding.…”

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Wireless Shortwave: A New Coagulation Procedure

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Wireless shortwave (27.12 MHz) was tested in controlling bleeding of surgical cuts on the ears of experimental rabbits and found to be effective and less traumatic in comparison with infrared and high-frequency diathermy, more common methods of coagulation. Twenty-eight rabbits were traumatized with small surgical incisions on their ears and were divided into groups of seven for surgical control, wireless shortwave, infrared and HF diathermy.Comparison was based on measurement of the area of divitalization, scar size and depth of necrosis. Results indicate that shortwave coagulation can be used effectively with less trauma and risk of sepsis than the other methods.

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“…8,9 Although shortwave has been used for thermotherapy, 10,3 we have found no reports of its use for hemostasis or coagulation.…”

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