1 Herpes simplex virus, when zinc preparations made for the skin are applied directly to the mouth or genitals. 2  Treating an eye disease called AMD (age-related macular degeneration) when taken with other medicines. 3  Preventing and treating stomach ulcers.
A Surgeon At Work. Surgery. Definition: In medicine, the term ablation means to remove tissue from the body. This process can be used to remove a tiny piece of tissue, or a large quantity of tissue. There are many types of ablations and multiple techniques that are used to perform the removal of tissue, depending on the nature of the issue.
Ablation surgery has become one of the most effective methods in treating atrial fibrillation, especially in patients who do not respond to drug treatment. Definition of Ablation Surgery Ablation surgery is a procedure to destroy abnormal tissues. It is often used in patients who have extra tissue in their hearts that creates abnormal electrical impulses. These impulses interfere with the heart's normal electrical stimulating tissue, and this results in atrial fibrillation, or the quivering of the upper chambers of the heart.