title: [The use of the Surgitron radiowave scalpel for the surgical treatment of external ear neoplasms].
abstract: The objective of the present study was to elucidate etiology and clinical picture of the tumours of the external ear as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of their radiowave surgery. We sought to optimize the surgical strategy for the treatment of tumour-like masses, benign and malignant neoplasms of the external ear with the use of the Surgitron radiowave scalpel.
authors.affiliation: Russian University of People's Friendship, Moscow, Russia, 117198.
authors.forename: V I
authors.initials: VI
authors.lastname: Popadyuk
authors.affiliation: Russian University of People's Friendship, Moscow, Russia, 117198.
authors.forename: A I
authors.initials: AI
authors.lastname: Chernolev
authors.affiliation: Russian University of People's Friendship, Moscow, Russia, 117198.
authors.forename: V F
authors.initials: VF
authors.lastname: Antoniv
authors.affiliation: Russian University of People's Friendship, Moscow, Russia, 117198.
authors.forename: I A
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Korshunova
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004428:Ear Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D004431:Ear, External / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D061646:Operative Time; D013506:Otologic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D000078702:Radiofrequency Therapy; D016634:Radiosurgery / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome