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Review
. 2018 Jun;37(3):159-164.
doi: 10.1080/01676830.2017.1383469. Epub 2017 Oct 17.

Radiofrequency surgery: 3500 years old and still young

Peter P M Raus  1 , Peter D E M Verhaert  2
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Review

Radiofrequency surgery: 3500 years old and still young

Peter P M Raus et al. Orbit. 2018 Jun.

Abstract

Purpose: To review the history of Radiofrequency surgery, delineate the actual situation and describe the applications in eyelid surgery.

Design: Review.

Methods: Review of literature, personal communication with several pioneers in the field, and own experience.

Conclusion: Radiofrequency surgery has evolved from rude burning to a sophisticated surgical technique.

Keywords: Radiofrequency surgery; electrosurgery.

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