Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Argon Plasma Coagulation

A method of tissue ablation and bleeding control that uses ARGON plasma (ionized argon gas) to deliver a current of thermocoagulating energy to the area of tissue to be coagulated.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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A method of tissue ablation and bleeding control that uses ARGON plasma (ionized argon gas) to deliver a current of thermocoagulating energy to the area of tissue to be coagulated.

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5 entry terms
  • Argon Beam Coagulation
  • Beam Coagulation, Argon
  • Coagulation, Argon Beam
  • Coagulation, Argon Plasma
  • Plasma Coagulation, Argon

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2011

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Previous Indexing

  • Electrocoagulation (1994-2010)
  • Laser Coagulation (1997-2010)

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  1. E02w.154w.402w.054w
  2. E02w.520.089w
  3. E04w.014.170w.402w.054w
  4. E04w.350.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Argon Plasma Coagulation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D057908. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D057908
  2. Argon Plasma Coagulation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argon_plasma_coagulation
  3. Argon Plasma Coagulation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4121501