Laser therapy in the palliation of dysphagia in oesophageal malignancy.
Dysphagia is a distressing symptom commonly found in patients with oesophageal malignancy. Endoscopic laser therapy, in isolation or in conjunction with other treatments, can offer effective palliation. The procedure is outlined together with discussion of the advantages and complications of this technique.
Aintree Hospitals, Liverpool, UK.
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Lewis-Jones
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Sturgess
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Ellershaw
D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D004724:Endoscopy; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D017075:Laser Coagulation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D010166:Palliative Care; D016896:Treatment Outcome