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Daska Stulhofer Buzina1, Jasna Lipozencić
1University Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Zagreb University Hospital Center and School of Medicine, Salata 4, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia. daska.stulhofer-buzina@zg.htnet.hr
Abstract:
The recent appearance of lasers has made electrosurgical methods almost obsolete. They seem to be routinely avoided by both dermatologists and their patients. In this paper, the benefits of electrosurgery are emphasized, pointing out that these are easy to master, efficient and low-cost procedures. An overview of the five types of cutaneous electrosurgery (electrodesiccation, electrofulguration, electrocoagulation/electrocutting, electrocautery, and electrolysis) is provided. Special attention is given to the use of electrosurgery in patients with electromedical implants. When performed with care, electrosurgery remains a safe, efficient and low-cost treatment option.
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