ablative surgery


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ablative surgery

A generic term for an operative procedure in which tissue is ablated (destroyed) by diathermy, cryotherapy, abrasion or other means.

ablative surgery

Surgery in which a part is removed or destroyed.
See also: surgery
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However, very little has been reported in the literature to date regarding the reconstruction of the soft palate following ablative surgery.
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The normal anatomy and function of the oral cavity and oropharynx are severely compromised following ablative surgery and radiotherapy to treat cancer in this area.
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