Book chapter
Ultrasonic surgical devices and procedures
Power Ultrasonics: Applications of High-Intensity Ultrasound, pp 633-660
01 Jan 2015
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Abstract
This chapter describes ultrasonic surgical devices for medical therapy. The chapter begins with a discussion of device requirements and goals, including a brief historical review and a discussion of different tissue types. This is followed by a review of the general characteristics of ultrasonic surgical devices. The next section summarizes the various methods of action that have been identified, as well as intended and unwanted biological effects. The various devices in common use are discussed, and an overview of the regulations that govern ultrasonic surgical devices is given. Finally, potential future developments within the field are described.
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Details
- Title
- Ultrasonic surgical devices and procedures
- Creators
- M. E. Schafer - Sonic Tech, Inc (United States, Lower Gwynedd)
- Publication Details
- Power Ultrasonics: Applications of High-Intensity Ultrasound, pp 633-660
- Series
- Woodhead Publishing Series in Electronic and Optical Materials
- Publisher
- Woodhead Publ Ltd; CAMBRIDGE
- Number of pages
- 28
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000403083400021
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84941219293
- Other Identifier
- 991019176794104721
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