An injection of ethanol (alcohol) through the skin directly into a tumor to kill cancer cells. Ultrasound or a CT scan is used to guide the needle into the … [Read more...]
Search Results for: ablation
ablation
In medicine, the removal or destruction of a body part or tissue or its function. Ablation may be performed by surgery, hormones, drugs, radiofrequency, heat, … [Read more...]
radiofrequency ablation
A procedure that uses radio waves to heat and destroy abnormal cells. The radio waves travel through electrodes (small devices that carry electricity). … [Read more...]
ovarian ablation
Surgery, radiation therapy, or a drug treatment to stop the functioning of the ovaries. Also called ovarian suppression. … [Read more...]
myeloablation
A severe form of myelosuppression. Myelosuppression is a condition in which bone marrow activity is decreased, resulting in fewer red blood cells, white blood … [Read more...]
ethanol ablation
An injection of ethanol (alcohol) through the skin directly into a tumor to kill cancer cells. Ultrasound or a CT scan is used to guide the needle into the … [Read more...]
cryosurgical ablation
A procedure in which tissue is frozen to destroy abnormal cells. Liquid nitrogen or liquid carbon dioxide is used to freeze the tissue. Also called … [Read more...]
cryoablation
A procedure in which tissue is frozen to destroy abnormal cells. Liquid nitrogen or liquid carbon dioxide is used to freeze the tissue. Also called cryosurgery … [Read more...]
bone marrow ablation
The destruction of bone marrow using radiation or drugs. … [Read more...]
argon beam coagulator ablation
A procedure that destroys tissue with an electrical current passed through a stream of argon gas to the tissue. It is used to treat endometriosis and other … [Read more...]