Transduodenal sphincteroplasty using the carbon dioxide laser.
A new method of performing a transduodenal sphincteroplasty using the carbon dioxide laser has been done in 43 patients. The advantages include more accurate incisions and exposure, less bleeding and no need for a sutured anastomosis. The procedure is particularly suited for the surgical treatment of pancreas divisum.
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Department of Surgery, Diagnostic Center Hospital, Houston, Texas.
D014670:Ampulla of Vater; D003137:Common Bile Duct Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D010179:Pancreas / Q000002:abnormalities; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000601:surgery; D013105:Sphincterotomy, Transduodenal / Q000379:methods*