Cauterization (stops bleeding)

Description

A surgical procedure to destroy tissue with a hot instrument, an electrical current, or a caustic substance. It is commonly used in surgery to stop bleeding.

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Common Complications

Pain, infection and local tissue destruction are the main complications.

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