Surgical Diathermy Definition in Medical Conditions Dictionary

Surgical Diathermy:

Electrosurgical procedures used to treat hemorrhage (e.g., bleeding ulcers) and to ablate tumors, mucosal lesions, and refractory arrhythmias.

Terms Related to Surgical Diathermy

Diathermy
The induction of local hyperthermia by either short radio waves or high-frequency sound waves.
Surgical Equipment
Nonexpendable apparatus used during surgical procedures. They are differentiated from SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, usually hand-held and used in the immediate operative field.
Microwave
That portion of the electromagnetic spectrum lying between UHF (ultrahigh frequency) radio waves and heat (infrared) waves. Microwaves are used to generate heat, especially in ...
Surgical Staples
Materials used in closing a surgical or traumatic wound. (From Dorland, 28th ed)
Surgical Specialty
Various branches of surgical practice limited to specialized areas.

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