The History of Cryosurgery

COOPER S. M.; DAWBER R. P. R.

doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/014107680109400416

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The History of Cryosurgery

Author(s) : COOPER S. M., DAWBER R. P. R.

Type of article: Periodical article, Review

Summary

The controlled destruction of tissue by freezing is today widely practised in medicine. Terms for it include cryotherapy, cryocautery, cryocongelation and cryogenic surgery, but cryosurgery literally, cold handiwork) seems most appropriate. Cryosurgery is a cheap, easy, and safe treatment suitable for both hospital and office based practice. Its major advantage is excellent cosmetic results with minimal scarring.
The benefits of cold have been appreciated for many thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians, and later Hippocrates, were aware of the analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties of cold. Over the past 200 years cold treatment has evolved from generalized application such as hydrotherapy to specific, focal destruction of tissue - today's cryosurgery.

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Original title: The History of Cryosurgery
Record ID : 30033924
Languages: English
Subject: Technology
Source: Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine - vol. 94 - n. 4
Publication date: 2001/04
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1177/014107680109400416

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Themes: History of refrigeration;
Cryomedicine and cryosurgery;
Applications of liquified gases
Keywords: Review; History; Cryosurgery; Liquid nitrogen; Refrigerant; Liquefied gas; Oxygen; Cryobiology; Cryogenics; Medical application