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Endoscopy 1986; 18: 53-56
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1018410
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Treatment of Non-neoplastic Stenoses with the Neodymium-YAG Laser - Indications and Limitations

R. Sander, H. Poesl
  • 1st Medical Department, Municipal Hospital Munich-Harlaching, Teaching Hospital of the LM-University, Munich
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17. März 2008 (online)

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Summary

Since July, 1983, 26 symptomatic, non-neoplastic stenoses have been treated with Nd:YAG laser coagulation. In 22 cases, the treatment was definitively successful. The patients' symptoms were eliminated, and surgery was obviated. Two patients are still undergoing treatment. The average follow-up time was approximately 1 year.

Key words:

Non-neoplastic stenoses - Neodymium-YAG laser - Endoscopic treatment of gastrointestinal stenoses