2007
DOI: 10.1007/s10147-007-0708-4
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Cryotherapy

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“…In humans, the whole body is subjected to cryotherapy, whereas the head of animal patients cannot be exposed to this procedure. Cryotherapy has been widely used in human and animal oncology [ 23 ]. In turn, warm compresses are applied topically to treat stiffness, rheumatic ailments, and muscle contracture.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In humans, the whole body is subjected to cryotherapy, whereas the head of animal patients cannot be exposed to this procedure. Cryotherapy has been widely used in human and animal oncology [ 23 ]. In turn, warm compresses are applied topically to treat stiffness, rheumatic ailments, and muscle contracture.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Further decreases in temperature result in the freezing of intracellular water, which leads to damage to the cell membrane 17 and protein denaturation. 18 A subsequent increase in temperature causes lysis of cells due to the influx of extracellular fluid; in addition, affected blood vessels incur microvascular damage, resulting in microthrombus formation and tissue ischemia. The use of cryotherapy in the treatment of head and neck pathology has recently garnered some attention.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
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“…9 Another type of ablation, known as cryoablation, uses a probe placed inside the tumor to freeze it, which destroys cancer cells. 10 Other methods use heat (laser-induced interstitial thermotherapy) or alcohol to destroy cells. 11…”
Section: Tumor Ablationmentioning
confidence: 99%