Main description:

Cryosurgery is the application of extreme cold to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue. It is used as a supplement to surgical knife and radiation therapy.

This book is a concise guide to cryosurgical procedures in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery. Beginning with and introduction and history, the text describes patho-physiological considerations, clinical applications and how technological advances have affected the development of the technique.

Advantages, disadvantages, complications and cryo-morbidity are examined in detail and a photo gallery and important tips section at the end of each chapter helps students and practitioners compare before and after results.

Key points

Concise guide to cryosurgical procedures in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery
Discusses how technology advancements have developed the technique
Includes 'important tips' section at the end of each chapter to enhance learning
More than 60 full colour well-illustrated photographs

Contents:

Introduction
Historical Overview
Cryosurgery-Patho-physiological Considerations
Principles of Cryosurgery
Cryosurgery Considerations in Otorhinolaryngology
Cryosurgery-Clinical Applications in Otorhinolaryngology
Cryosurgery Results
Cryosurgery Conclusions