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Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding - Beginning of the Argon Plasma Coagulation

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2011-09-20 15:33:52
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gastroenterology bleeding endoscopy varices Argon Plasma Coagulation

Efficacy of argon plasma coagulation in variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding. In order to stop the hemorrhage, the argon plasma coagulator is being used. The catheter of the argon plasma coagulator is observed that will initiate the therapeutical approach. Endoscopic variceal ligation is an established procedure for eradication of esophageal varices. However, varices frequently recur after endoscopic variceal ligation. Argon plasma coagulation has been used as supplemental treatment for eradication of varices and for prevention of variceal recurrence in small uncontrolled series.



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