title: Endoscopic papillotomy with Nd:YAG laser: an alternative to electrocautery.
abstract: With the presentation of two cases of successfully performed endoscopic papillotomies, a new indication for Nd YAG laser treatment in gastroenterology is introduced. To the extent it thus far has been used, photocoagulation is a complementary alternative method if the usual papillotomy cannot be placed in the right cutting position.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D014670:Ampulla of Vater / Q000601:surgery*; D004724:Endoscopy; D042882:Gallstones / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged