What does "Bipolar and Bovie cauterization" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
Bipolar and Bovie cauterization are methods used in surgery to stop bleeding. In bipolar cauterization, a special tool is used that has two tips. The surgeon uses this tool to pinch the bleeding vessel, and then an electric current is passed between the tips to burn or "cauterize" the vessel, which stops the bleeding. Bovie cauterization is similar, but it uses a single tip tool and the electric current is passed from the tool to a grounding pad on the patient's body.
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