Not to be confused with Monty Hall. Monty Halls (born 5 November 1966, England) is a TV broadcaster, explorer and marine biologist.
Accordingly, the procedure as described herein is termed as Ventral Only Ablation of Tongue (VOAT), and is generally an office-based procedure without requiring hospitalization or intubation for patients.he electro-surgical device 100 is preferably an RF ablation device. The device can comprise a bipolar element on a 1-2 mm wide shaft, the shaft emitting a focused RF field (beam) for performing the VOAT procedure.
An EUS, or endoscopic ultrasound, is an outpatient procedure used to closely examine the tissues in the digestive tract.The procedure is done using a standard endoscope and a tiny ultrasound device.The ultrasound sensor sends back visual images of the digestive tract to a screen, allowing the physician to see deeper into the tissues and the organs beneath the surface of the intestines.. In general, an EUS is a very safe procedure. If your procedure is being done on the upper GI tract, you may have a sore throat for a few days. As a result of the sedation, you should not drive, operate heavy machinery or make any important decisions for up to six hours following the procedure.