Plasma coblation

Plasma Coblation (pronounced: /ˈplazmə kōˈblāSHən/) is a medical procedure used primarily in otorhinolaryngology (ENT) and orthopedics. The term "coblation" is derived from the phrase "controlled ablation".

Definition

Plasma coblation is a type of radiofrequency ablation that uses a controlled, non-heat driven process to remove, or "ablate", tissue. It uses a low-temperature plasma field to break down tissue at the molecular level, which can result in less damage to surrounding tissues compared to traditional methods.

Procedure

During a plasma coblation procedure, a special device known as a coblator is used. This device generates a plasma field from an electric current, which is then used to ablate the target tissue. The procedure can be performed under either local or general anesthesia, depending on the specific procedure and patient needs.

Applications

Plasma coblation is used in a variety of medical procedures, including:

• Tonsillectomies
• Adenoidectomies
• Arthroscopic procedures
• Sinus surgeries
• Turbinate reductions

Advantages

The main advantage of plasma coblation over traditional surgical methods is that it causes less damage to surrounding tissues. This can result in less post-operative pain, faster recovery times, and fewer complications.

See Also

• Radiofrequency Ablation
• Otorhinolaryngology
• Orthopedics

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Plasma coblation
• Wikipedia's article - Plasma coblation

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