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. 1982 Jun;59(6 Suppl):65S-7S.

Nd: YAG laser therapy of rectosigmoid bleeding due to radiation injury

R S Leuchter, E S Petrilli, R M Dwyer, N F Hacker, T W Castaldo, L D Lagasse
  • PMID: 6979728

Nd: YAG laser therapy of rectosigmoid bleeding due to radiation injury

R S Leuchter et al. Obstet Gynecol. 1982 Jun.

Abstract

The Nd:YAG laser was used to treat a patient bleeding from the rectosigmoid as a result of radiation injury related to therapy for cervical carcinoma. Successful laser therapy was performed after a diverting colostomy failed to control persistent bleeding. Further surgical procedures were not required. Characteristics of Nd:YAG laser as compared with those of the carbon dioxide and argon lasers are considered.

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