A modified technique using the Yankauer sucker and argon plasma coagulation for anorectal procedures.
Argon plasma coagulation (APC) is a useful and effective treatment for some anorectal conditions. We describe a modification of the APC instrumentation that aids the application of APC in such cases.
Quah
H M
HM
Department of General Surgery, Glan Clwyd Hospital, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 5UJ, UK.
Hay
D J
DJ
Maw
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D001004:Anus Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D001128:Argon / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004564:Electrocoagulation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D005741:Noble Gases / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*
D005741:Noble Gases; D001128:Argon