Electrocoagulation for intraoral XXXX .

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Electrocoagulation of 58 intraoral lesions (1 to 6.5 cm in diameter) resulted in a three-year absolute disease-free survival rate of 59% (34/58). During the 20-year study, 43 (74%) of the 58 @entity1 were cured. Though an initial 28% local failure rate was observed, 31% (5/16) of these @entity1 were subsequently cured by a second electrocoagulation. Electrocoagulation has distinct advantages over conventional surgery and irradiation. Relatively little tissue beyond the @entity5 is coagulated. Such tissue sparing allows better postoperative function and cosmesis. The deleterious effects of irradiation, including the serious " @entity2133 " syndrome, are avoided. These treatment results are competitive with those of conventional surgery and irradiation. The limited field treated, the tissue conservation, the minimal morbidity, and the cost-effectiveness should make electrocoagulation a real consideration in treating selected invasive @entity5 . Ideally suited for electrocoagulation are those @entity1 whose lesions are small, easily visualized, mobile, and well differentiated.
