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🔴Cryosurgery🔴

What is cryosurgery?
Ans: The Greek word cryo means “ice cold“ and Surgery means “hand work”.
Cryosurgery, also known as cryotherapy, is a medical procedure that involves using extreme
cold to freeze and destroy abnormal or diseased tissue. It's often used to treat various
conditions, such as warts, skin lesions, precancerous skin growths, tumor cell and some
cancers.

Cryogenic Agents:
Cryogenic agents are substances that are used to achieve and maintain extremely low
temperatures, typically below -150 degrees Celsius (-238 degrees Fahrenheit).

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The most common cryogenic agent is

⭕ Liquid nitrogen

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Liquid helium
Liquid hydrogen

⭕ Liquid Argon
Di-Methyl-Ethyl-Propane etc

Process of Cryosurgery:

1. Patient Evaluation: The healthcare provider assesses the patient's medical condition and
determines whether cryosurgery is an appropriate treatment option.

2. Preparation: The patient is prepared for the procedure. This may involve cleaning and
numbing the treatment area, especially if the procedure is done for skin lesions or other
superficial conditions.

3. Application of Cryogenic Agent: The healthcare provider uses a specialized tool or applicator
to apply a cryogenic agent, typically liquid nitrogen, to the targeted area. The extreme cold from
the cryogenic agent rapidly freezes the tissue.

4. Freezing: The freezing process causes ice crystals to form within the cells, leading to cell
damage. The duration of freezing depends on the specific condition being treated and the depth
of tissue to be affected.

5. Thawing: After the desired amount of freezing, the tissue is allowed to thaw. This freeze-thaw
cycle may be repeated in some cases, especially if the goal is to completely destroy the
abnormal tissue.

6. Monitoring: The healthcare provider carefully monitors the procedure to ensure that the tissue
is adequately treated without damaging surrounding healthy tissue.

7. Recovery: After the procedure, the patient may experience redness, swelling, and sometimes
blistering at the treatment site. This is a normal part of the healing process.

8. Follow-up: Depending on the condition being treated, the patient may be scheduled for
follow-up appointments to monitor their progress and determine if additional cryosurgery
sessions are needed.

Advantages and Disadvantages:

Advantages:

1. Minimal Scarring: Cryosurgery often leaves minimal scarring compared to traditional surgical
procedures because it doesn't require large incisions.

2. Non-Invasive: It is a non-invasive procedure, meaning it doesn't require cutting into the body,
reducing the risk of infection and complications.

3. Quick Recovery: Patients typically experience a faster recovery time compared to traditional
surgery.

4. Effective for Various Conditions: It can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, including
skin lesions, warts, some cancers, and precancerous growths.

5. Local Anesthesia: Cryosurgery often requires only local anesthesia, making it more tolerable
for patients.

Disadvantages:
1. Limited Depth: Cryosurgery is most effective for superficial or near-surface conditions and
may not be suitable for treating deeper tumors or lesions.

2. Damage to Surrounding Tissues: While the goal is to target and destroy abnormal tissue,
there is a risk of damaging adjacent healthy tissue.

3. Pain and Discomfort: Patients may experience pain, swelling, blistering, and discomfort at the
treatment site for a period after the procedure.

4. Risk of Hypopigmentation: In dermatological applications, there's a risk of hypopigmentation


(loss of skin color) at the treated area.

Multiple Choice Questions from this topics

1. Which one expresses the meaning of the word ‘Cryo’?

a) ICE b) General physician c) Low Temperature d) cold as ice ✅


2. What is the meaning of ‘surgery’?

a) Cutting
b) Work perfectly
c) Tissue Culture
d) Hand work ✅
3. What is the technique for destroying abnormal or diseased tissue by applying too cold
temperatures?

a) chrome surgery b) cryosurgery ✅ c) home surgery d) biosurgery

4. Cryosurgery is used to treat which of the following diseases?

a) skin disease ✅ b) brain disease c) stomach disease d) dentistry

5. Cryosurgery is used to treat in which type of cancer?

i. Breast ii. Prostate iii. Liver

Which one is correct?

a) i & ii
b) i & iii
c) ii & iii
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d) i, ii & iii

MD IKBAL HOSSAIN
LECTURER(ICT)
ADAMJEE CANTONMENT COLLEGE.

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