Smith, T. L.; Smith, J.M.

Although most otolaryngologists use electrosurgical instruments routinely, many are not familiar with the basic principles as to how these instruments produce their effect. This problem is compounded not only by numerous recent advances in otolaryngology applications of electrosurgery, but also by improper terminology propagated in the literature. This article presents a review of the history, physics techniques, and histological effects of electrosurgery specifically relating to the radiofrequency needle ablation technique.

Op Tech Otolaryn Head Neck Surg, 2000 11:1 66-70