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" Physical Modalities in Dermatologic Therapy : "
edited by Herbert Goldschmidt.
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BL
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722537
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b542249
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edited by Herbert Goldschmidt.
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Physical Modalities in Dermatologic Therapy : : Radiotherapy, Electrosurgery, Phototherapy, Cryosurgery\ edited by Herbert Goldschmidt.
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New York, NY: Springer New York, 1978
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(volumes)
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1461262593
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: 1461262615
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: 9781461262596
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: 9781461262619
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1 Physical Aspects of Dermatologic Radiotherapy --;X-ray Phenomena --;Dosimetry --;Depth Dose Calculations --;Summary --;References --;2 Radiobiology --;Interaction of Radiation with Matter --;LET and RBE --;Interaction of Radiation with Water --;Site of Radiation Damage --;Cell Survival Curves --;Time Required for Repair of Radiation Injury --;Effect of Multiple Doses on Cell Survival --;Mixed Cell Populations --;Oxygen Effect --;Cell Survival Curves and High LET Radiation --;Clinical Applications of the Oxygen Effect --;Conclusions --;References --;3 Radiation and Cell Kinetics --;Cell Division Cycle and Age Responses to Radiation --;Division Delay --;Reproductive Failure and Interphase Death --;Chromosomal Damage --;DNA Synthesis --;Radiation and Cell Kinetics: Therapeutic Implications --;References --;4 Radiation Protection --;Radiation Protection of the Geographic Vicinity --;Radiation Protection of the Patient --;Radiation Protection of Office Personnel --;References --;5 Radiodermatitis and Other Adverse Sequelae of Cutaneous Irradiation --;Primary Effects of Cutaneous Radiation --;Radiation (Roentgen) Erythema --;The Maximum Permissible Dose for Benign Skin Disease --;Acute Radiodermatitis --;Chronic Radiodermatitis --;Effects of Grenz Radiation --;The Roentgen Ulcer --;Radiation-Induced Skin Carcinoma --;Noncutaneous Effects of Skin Irradiation --;References --;6 Treatment Planning: Selection of Physical Factors and Radiation Techniques --;Physical Factors --;Radiation Techniques --;Dermatologic X-ray Machines --;References --;7 Megavoltage Radiation Therapy --;Interactions of Radiation with Matter --;Types of Megavoltage Therapy Units --;Advantages of Megavoltage Therapy Units --;Constitutional Symptoms --;Treatment Planning --;Summary --;References --;8 Current Usage of Dermatologic Radiotherapy in the United States and Canada --;Equipment --;Usage --;Value of Dermatologic Radiotherapy --;Indications --;Residency Training --;Future Training --;Reasons for Nonusage --;Instruction at American Academy of Dermatology --;Examination in Radiation Therapy by American Board of Dermatology --;Reference --;9 Radiotherapy of Cutaneous Malignancies --;X-ray Therapy of Basal Cell Carcinomas --;Squamous Cell Carcinoma --;Keratoacanthoma --;Bowen's Disease and Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma --;Mycosis Fungoides --;Kaposi's Sarcoma --;Half-dose Depth (D1/2) Concept --;Acknowledgments --;References --;10 Radiotherapy of Lentigo Maligna and Bowen's Disease --;Lentigo Maligna --;Bowen's Disease --;Summary --;References --;11 Electron Beam Therapy in Dermatology --;Methods and Materials --;Treatment Results in Mycosis Fungoides --;Treatment Results in Other Malignant Diseases --;Benign Diseases --;Summary --;References --;12 Teleroentgen Therapy of Mycosis Fungoides and Benign Dermatoses --;History --;Methods --;Dosage --;Radiation Protection --;Indications --;Side Effects --;Summary of Therapeutic Results in 26 Patients --;Teleroentgen Therapy for Generalized Benign Dermatoses --;References --;13 Radiotherapy of Benign Dermatoses --;General Considerations --;Effects of X Rays on Tissues Other Than Skin --;Technical Considerations --;Traditional Indications for Radiation Therapy --;Summary --;References --;14 Ultrasoft X Rays, Including Grenz Rays --;Physical and Technical Considerations --;Radiation Side Effects --;Indications for Radiotherapy --;Indications for Superficial X-ray Treatment --;Conclusion --;Synopsis: Ultrasoft X Rays --;References --;15 Grenz-Ray Therapy: Regimens and Results --;Technical Considerations --;Sequelae --;Clinical Applications --;References --;to Chapters 16 through 20 --;16 Electricity --;17 Direct Current: Iontophoresis and Galvanic Surgery --;18 Epilation --;19 Electrocautery --;20 Alternating Current: Electrosurgery --;Effects of High Frequency Current on Tissue --;Precautions in the Use of Electrosurgical Applications --;Clinical Applications --;Electrosurgical Treatment of Specific Lesions --;References --;21 Phototherapy: Light Sources --;Light Sources --;Clinical Use --;References --;22 Light Therapy --;Artificial Sources of UV Radiation --;Ultraviolet Radiation and Vitamin D --;The Erythema Threshold with Ultraviolet Radiation --;Use of Phototherapy in Various Diseases --;References --;23 Laser Dermatologic Surgery: Research and Clinical Applications --;Laser Reactions in Tissue --;Laser Safety --;Laser Applications --;Diagnostic Laser Techniques in Dermatology --;Investigative Dermatologic Surgery --;Laser Dermatologic Surgery --;References --;24 The Plasma Torch --;The Plasma Torch: The Plasma Scalpel --;References --;25 Ultrasound --;Physics and Biophysics --;The Generator --;Physiologic Effects --;Application Technique --;Uses of Ultrasound in Dermatology --;Conclusions --;References --;26 Cryosurgery in Dermatology --;The Pathogenesis of Cryonecrosis --;Instrumentation --;Treatment of Benign Disorders of the Skin --;Treatment of Malignant Tumors of the Skin --;Reflections Following Thirteen Years of Cryosurgery --;Statistical Data --;References.
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A number of vital therapeutic modalities are not covered adequately in current dermatology textbooks. It originated in a series of special lectures on modem applications of physical modalities given at recent annual meetings of the American Academy of Dermatology;
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Dermatology.
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Medicine.
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Radiotherapy.
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RL113.E358 1978
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Herbert Goldschmidt
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