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Coblation Wands, Balasubramanian Thiagarajan
Coblation Wands, Balasubramanian Thiagarajan
Balasubramanian Thiagarajan
This article discusses the architecture of coblation wands used in otolaryngological surgeries. Wand happens to be the most important consumable of the coblation system. These wands are also expensive and meant only for single use. Hence this technology has a built in recurring cost factor.
Coblation An Overview, Balasubramanian Thiagarajan
Coblation An Overview, Balasubramanian Thiagarajan
Balasubramanian Thiagarajan
The term coblation is derived from “Controlled ablation”. This procedure involves non-heat driven process of soft tissue dissolution using bipolar radiofrequency energy under a conductive medium like normal saline. When current from radiofrequency probe pass through saline medium it breaks saline into sodium and chloride ions. These highly energized ions form a plasma field which is sufficiently strong to break organic molecular bonds within soft tissue causing its dissolution. This article attempts to provide a broad overview of the technology and its uses in the field of otolaryngology.