Y5 - Electrodessication & Curettage Flashcards
1
Q
def
A
electrodessication is the drying of tissue by a high frequency electric current applied with a needle shaped electrode
curettage is the removal of tissue by scraping or scooping
2
Q
what is electrodesiccation also called
A
fulguration
3
Q
indications
A
small benign skin lesions or tumours warts seborrhoeic keratosis pyogenic granuloma genital warts
4
Q
when should this not be used
A
for basal cell lesions >2cm or tumours with poorly defined edges
5
Q
contraindications
A
lesions in the H zone of the face are better removed by Mohs micrographic surgery
infected lesions
6
Q
complications
A
surgical margin is not confirmed by pathology
a surgical ulcer is created which is larger than the original ulcer
