Lasers and Pulsed-Light Devices: Hair Removal
CHAPTER 48 Lasers and Pulsed-Light Devices Hair Removal Barry Auster, Gary Page Photoepilation (laser hair removal) is one of a variety of methods for the removal of unwanted hair. Others…
High-Resolution Anoscopy
CHAPTER 99 High-Resolution Anoscopy J. Michael Berry, Naomi Jay High-resolution anoscopy (HRA) is the examination of the anus and perianal region using a colposcope for magnification. It is a technique…
Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
CHAPTER 205 Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy Beth A. Choby Bone marrow examination is a useful adjunct in the evaluation of various diseases, both hematologic and nonhematologic in origin. Bone…
Acupuncture
CHAPTER 218 Acupuncture Victor S. Sierpina The insertion of fine needles into the body at specific points, or “channels of energy flow,” called meridians has been used in the treatment…
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Placement and Replacement
CHAPTER 200 Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Placement and Replacement Paul W. Davis Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is the placement of a percutaneous gastrostomy tube with the aid of an endoscope. The…
Pregnancy Termination: First-Trimester Suction Aspiration
CHAPTER 127 Pregnancy Termination First-Trimester Suction Aspiration Lawrence Leeman, Emily Godfrey First-trimester surgical termination of pregnancy (suction aspiration) is one of the safest surgical procedures performed in the United States,…
Cervical Stenosis and Cervical Dilation
CHAPTER 136 Cervical Stenosis and Cervical Dilation Linda Prine Cervical stenosis is a stricture or narrowing of the cervix. It is diagnosed by the inability to pass a 2-mm dilator…
Oral and Facial Anesthesia
CHAPTER 9 Oral and Facial Anesthesia Larry Skoczylas The ability to perform site-specific oral and facial regional nerve blocks is an important adjunct to almost any medical practice. Physicians are…
Lasers and Pulsed-Light Devices: Photofacial Rejuvenation
CHAPTER 49 Lasers and Pulsed-Light Devices Photofacial Rejuvenation* Renier van Aardt In 1983, Anderson and Parrish described the concept of selective photothermolysis. Their article simply stated that the matching of…
Interventional Procedures for Headaches: Acute and Preventative
CHAPTER 234 Interventional Procedures for Headaches Acute and Preventative Duren Michael Ready Headaches are an almost universal condition. They are as old as humankind. Headache management evolved beyond “taking two…
