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Finger Electrodes in Electrochemotherapy (ECT)

Finger electrodes are a specialized and innovative tool in electrochemotherapy (ECT) designed to deliver precise and controlled electrical pulses to target tissues. These electrodes, with their ability to direct electrical currents accurately, allow for minimally invasive and effective treatment of superficial tumors, especially in anatomical areas that are complex and challenging to access using traditional methods. The finger electrode is one type of electrode used with electroperfusion devices for electrochemotherapy or electrochemical treatments.

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Target Areas for Using Finger Electrodes:
– Small skin and subcutaneous tumors in the head and neck
– Lesions in sensitive areas around and inside the mouth (such as lips, tongue, and gums)
– Tumors near the eyes and eyelids
– Lesions on the fingers and toes
– Other regions with delicate and sensitive anatomy

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Advantages of Finger Electrodes in ECT

Compared to other tools used in electrochemotherapy, finger electrodes offer significant advantages in terms of precision, safety, and clinical convenience. These benefits are especially critical when preserving the aesthetic appearance or function of an organ. Below are the key features of these electrodes:

1. 1. Targeted Delivery of Electrical Pulses
      The unique design of these electrodes allows precise placement around small or irregularly shaped tumors. The focused electric field enhances the effectiveness of the drug bleomycin in tumor cells. This precise targeting increases treatment efficiency and reduces side effects.

1. 1. Minimally Invasive Treatment Without Surgery
      Since many superficial tumors are located in high-risk areas, surgery can be problematic. Using finger electrodes, which work in a surface or semi-invasive manner, allows for precise treatment with minimal damage to surrounding vital structures. The small size and flexibility of finger electrodes make them usable in sensitive and hard-to-reach areas. These electrodes are an ideal replacement for traditional electrodes (such as flat or needle-type) that may be too invasive or impractical for some regions.

1. 1. Suitable for Repeated and Long-Term Treatments
      In patients with recurrent lesions, such as melanoma metastases on the face or scalp, the ability to repeat sessions without damaging healthy tissue is a significant advantage. Finger electrodes are an excellent option for such recurring lesions and can be used in multi-session treatment protocols without harming healthy tissue.

1. 1. Preservation of Healthy Tissue Around the Tumor
      In areas like the face, eyelids, nose, lips, or fingers, where tissue aesthetics and function are crucial, precisely applying electrical pulses without damaging surrounding structures is a standout feature of this tool. Using these electrodes is associated with reduced inflammation, scarring, and vascular damage. Furthermore, the high precision in applying electrical pulses helps minimize damage to non-cancerous tissues. The most significant benefit of this high precision is the ability to use electrochemotherapy in areas with dense nerve endings or vital regions.

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Clinical Applications of Finger Electrodes

With a combination of high precision, flexibility, and safety, these electrodes are an ideal choice for targeted and personalized treatments in electrochemotherapy. Some applications of these electrodes include:

• • Treatment of resistant skin tumors (such as basal cell carcinoma, melanoma)

• • Control of pre-cancerous lesions in sensitive areas

• • Management of superficial tumors in inoperable patients

• • Reduction in the need for more invasive methods like surgery or radiation therapy

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Finger electrodes represent a significant step forward in the evolution of ECT-based treatments. Their high precision, flexible design, and enhanced safety make them an ideal choice for personalized treatment of superficial tumors. Integrating this technology with standard drug protocols not only enhances treatment efficacy but also helps maintain anatomical structure and quality of life for patients. By using this technology, physicians can offer more effective and lower-risk treatments to patients.

The electrodes produced by Pars Tarava have undergone the necessary tests under the supervision of accredited medical equipment laboratories and meet the required standards for use in human and animal treatment cases.

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