Endoscopic papillotomy with Nd: YAG laser: An alternative to electrocautery

Endoscopic papillotomy with Nd: YAG laser: An alternative to electrocautery

With the presentation of two cases of successfully performed endoscopic papillotomies, a new indication for Nd YAG laser treatment in gastroenterology is introduced. To the extent it thus far has been used, photocoagulation is a complementary alternative method if the usual papillotomy cannot be pla...

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Veröffentlicht in:Lasers in surgery and medicine 1986, Vol.6 (3), p.364-368
Hauptverfasser: Sander, Rainer, Poesl, Hans
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Aged
Ampulla of Vater - surgery
endoscopic papillotomy
Endoscopy
Gallstones - surgery
gastrointestinal laser treatment
Humans
laser papillotomy
Laser Therapy
Male
Middle Aged
Nd YAG laser
operative endoscopy
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Zusammenfassung:With the presentation of two cases of successfully performed endoscopic papillotomies, a new indication for Nd YAG laser treatment in gastroenterology is introduced. To the extent it thus far has been used, photocoagulation is a complementary alternative method if the usual papillotomy cannot be placed in the right cutting position.
ISSN:0196-8092
1096-9101
DOI:10.1002/lsm.1900060311