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Endoscopy 1985; 17(3): 115-116
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1018475
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Endoscopic Papillotomy with the Nd YAG Laser

R. Sander, H. Poesl
  • 1st Medical Department of Munich-Harlaching City Hospital, Munich, FRG
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

A case of successful endoscopic papillotomy with the Nd YAG laser in a patient with choledocholithiasis after partial stomach resection is reported.

This new technique is a complementary alternative for papillotomy when high-frequency diathermy is not suitable.

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Endoscopic papillotomy - Nd YAG laser