title: Extirpation of warts by a loop electrode and cutting current.
abstract: Warts are a common dermatologic problem. Electrodesiccation has been the recommended surgical approach for therapy. An alternate method utilizing a wire loop electrode and cutting current is presented. The authors feel it is the surgical treatment of choice for most warts.
mesh_terms: D004598:Electrosurgery / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D014860:Warts / Q000601:surgery*