Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04] » Ablation Techniques
Description
Removal of tissue by vaporization, abrasion, or destruction. Methods used include heating tissue by hot liquids or microwave thermal heating, freezing (CRYOABLATION), chemical ablation, and photoablation with LASERS. MeSH
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Subtype Terms (7)
High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation
1 approved drug
Laser Therapy
2 drugs (1 approved, 1 experimental)
Radiofrequency Ablation
9 drugs (7 approved, 2 experimental)
Phase 4 Indicated Drugs (6)
Phase 2 Indicated Drugs (5)
Other Experimental Indicated Drugs (7)
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