Debulking Of The Esophageal Tumor - Plasma Argon Coagulation

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Debulking of the tumor. Palliative treatment with high power setting of argon plasma coagulator APC. The image and the video clip shows the APC catheter, The APC probe produces a plasma arc that destroys tissue to a depth of approximately 2 to 3 mm. Palliation is the only realistic therapeutic option for these patients. Available palliative treatment modalities include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, esophageal dilation, multipolar electrocoagulation, laser treatment, injection of sclerosing agents, photodynamic therapy, and esophageal endoprostheses.

tags: Argon Plasma Coagulation dysphagia esophageal carcinoma esophagoscopy palliative care

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