Gao Yuan, et al. Clinical values of endoscopic argon plasma coagulation treatment of gastrointestinal polyps. [J]. Journal of Chongqing Medical University 34(9):1283-1285(2009)
Gao Yuan, et al. Clinical values of endoscopic argon plasma coagulation treatment of gastrointestinal polyps. [J]. Journal of Chongqing Medical University 34(9):1283-1285(2009)DOI:
Clinical values of endoscopic argon plasma coagulation treatment of gastrointestinal polyps
Objective:To evaluate the values of the endoscopic argon plasma coagulation (APC) in the treatment of gastrointestinal polyps. Methods:The gastrointestinal polyps confirmed by endoscopy and pathology were treated with argon plasma coagulation generated by ERBE APC 300 made in German ERBE Company. Results:A total of 78 polyps (59 flat and thin sessile polyps and 19 pedunculated polyps) in 23 patients were all cured with APC. 59 flat
thin and sessile polyps were only treated with APC
whereas 19 pedunculated polyps were treated with snared polypectomy and APC ablation of residual tissue. Time of coagulation for every polyp was determined by its size and location. Polyps became flat and thin after(1~7)times of coagulation. As many as 10 polyps could be treated at one time
but for patients with more than 10 polyps
several times of treatment were needed. Conclusion:Treatment of gastrointestinal polyps by APC is an effective and safety method with low side effects. It can be the first choice of methods for the treatment of flat and thin sessile gastrointestinal polyps or polypoid projection.
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