cauterisation
Cauterisation is the deliberate burning of tissue to destroy or seal it. It is used to stop bleeding, remove diseased tissue, or create a scar that restricts tissue movement. The term refers to several techniques that use heat, chemicals, cold, or laser energy. The British spelling cauterisation is common in many countries, with cauterization as the American variant.
Common methods include thermal cautery, which uses a heated metal instrument or an electric current to burn
Applications range from controlling hemorrhage during minor surgical procedures to removing warts and other skin lesions,
Risks and complications include pain, scarring, infection, and unintended damage to adjacent tissue. Overuse or improper
History indicates cautery has ancient origins, with later innovations such as electric cautery in the 19th