title: Argon beam coagulation in foot and ankle surgery.
abstract: In this brief report, we introduce the principles, indications, advantages, disadvantages, and surgical techniques involved in the use of argon beam coagulation in foot and ankle surgery.
authors: Cherokee Nation Podiatry, Tahlequah, OK, USA. ml-adams@cherokee.org
authors: Melissa L
authors: ML
authors: Adams
authors: John S
authors: JS
authors: Steinberg
mesh_terms: D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D057908:Argon Plasma Coagulation / Q000379:methods*; D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical / Q000517:prevention & control; D004867:Equipment Design; D004869:Equipment Safety; D005260:Female; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery*; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity