Endoscopic laser resection of a duodenal membrane.
This report documents the first resection of a duodenal membrane by laser. Subsequently, however, a laparotomy was required because of an annular pancreas. Nevertheless, it demonstrates that the laser endoscopical resection of a duodenal membrane is technically feasible.
Ziegler
K
K
Department of Internal Medicine, University Medical Center Steglitz, Berlin, Germany.
Schier
F
F
Waldschmidt
J
J
D004386:Duodenum / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D053685:Laser Therapy