title: A modified technique using the Yankauer sucker and argon plasma coagulation for anorectal procedures.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Glan Clwyd Hospital, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 5UJ, UK.
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Quah
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Hay
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Maw
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D005741:Noble Gases; D001128:Argon