Cautery

The application of a caustic substance, a hot instrument, an electric current, or other agent to control bleeding while removing or destroying tissue.

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Tree Number(s): E02.154, E04.014.170

MeSH Unique ID: D002425

Entry Terms:

• Cauterization
• Cauterizations

See Also:

• Electrocoagulation

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Therapeutics
Cautery
Electrocoagulation
Argon Plasma Coagulation

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Ablation Techniques
Cautery
Electrocoagulation
Argon Plasma Coagulation