Argon Plasma Coagulation
Post-Radiation Colitis (1 of 4)
An 80 year-old woman with post-radiation proctitis. The patient has cervix carcinoma and underwent radiotherapy. The images and videos display telangiectasias, which is the physiopathologic cause of...
Post-Radiation Colitis (13 of 13)
Six months later, the nearly complete resolution of the process is observed.
Post-Radiation Colitis (12 of 13)
APC sessions can be repeated as needed to control bleeding. Nine weeks later, the ulcers have healed and only a few Lesions remain. Her bleeding has almost completely ceased. She does not need to...
Post-Radiation Colitis (11 of 13)
herapy with argon plasma coagulator. It conducts monopolar electrosurgical current to tissue via an ionized argon gas stream (argon plasma) that is delivered from a small tube that emanates from the...
Post-Radiation Colitis (10 of 13)
The procedures described above are considered to be safe. However, temporary discomfort or pain may occur following introduction of air into the stomach or bowel. Major complications are rare but can...
Post-Radiation Colitis (9 of 13)
This image as well as the video clips display multiple post treatment ulcers. The goal of endoscopic therapy is to ablate the angioectasias with a resultant improvement in the severity and frequency...
Post-Radiation Colitis (8 of 13)
A forward firing probe is used to fulgurate individual sites. Firstly, argon gas is emitted from the end of the probe running through the endoscope channel. Next, high-frequency current is discharged...
Post-Radiation Colitis (7 of 13)
One of the most effective treatments for radiation proctitis is Argon Plasma Coagulation.
Post-Radiation Colitis (6 of 13)
Argon Plasma Coagulation is an Effective Treatment for Refractory Hemorrhagic Radiation Proctitis.
Post-Radiation Colitis (5 of 13)
Non-contact method of coagulation using the APC probe. APC is a non-contact thermal device. A high voltage spark is delivered at the tip of the probe, which ionizes the argon gas as it is sprayed from...
Post-Radiation Colitis (3 of 13)
(Post-irradiation mucosal vascular changes) Colonoscopy demonstrates multiple twisted small telangiectasias compatible with her history of radiation exposure. The most common symptom is rectal bleeding...
Post-Radiation Colitis (2 of 13)
Endoscopic view of Post-irradiation proctitis Post-irradiation proctitis with extensive rectal musocal hypervascularity The image and the video clip show evidence of radiation injury. The changes...
Post-Radiation Colitis (1 of 13)
This 77 year old woman underwent radiation therapy for cervical cancer approximately one and a half years ago. She remained well over one year. But over the past five months, she has had increasingly...
Duodenal Angiodysplasia (3 of 3)
Argon plasma coagulator was used to recurrent bleeding from GI angiodysplasias. Endoscopic argon plasma coagulation is both effective and safe for prevention of recurrent bleeding from GI angiodysplasia....
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