title: [Laser destruction of the atrioventricular bundle using the cardiac endoscope].
abstract: The results of experiments where endoscopes of various makes were introduced into the right atrium under thoracotomy or transvenously are reported. After visual determination of the A-V node zone, laser coagulation was performed by Nd-YAG laser until complete A-V block was achieved. Various methods of laser cardiac endoscopy application are discussed. Laser destruction of the heart conduction pathways through a cardiac endoscope with a polyurethane balloon appears to be the most convenient technique.
authors.forename: Iu Iu
authors.initials: IuIu
authors.lastname: Bredikis
authors.forename: V A
authors.initials: VA
authors.lastname: Obelenius
authors.forename: A Iu
authors.initials: AIu
authors.lastname: Knepa
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002036:Bundle of His / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D019723:Endoscopes; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology / Q000295:instrumentation; D006329:Heart Conduction System / Q000601:surgery*; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*
vernacular_title: Lazernaia destruktsiia atrioventrikuliarnogo soedineniia s primeneniem kardioéndoskopa.