Management of non-neoplastic stenoses of the GI-tract--a further indication for Nd-YAG laser application.
Four non-tumoral stenoses - 2 peptic in the esophagus, and 2 postoperative in the rectosigmoid colon - have been successfully treated with Nd YAG laser without any complications. This new therapeutic technique represents a new approach to curative management and is basically capable of replacing surgical treatment.
D003251:Constriction, Pathologic; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D004942:Esophagitis, Peptic / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*