Argon Plasma Coagulation in Barrett’s Esophagus: The Most Widely Available Technique
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Argon plasma coagulation (APC) is the most widely available technique for ablation of Barrett’s esophagus. When the argon plasma is applied, thermal injury to the epithelium results. The depth of injury is the function of the voltage, the gas flow, and the pressure applied to the probe. A series of 32 patients with high-grade dysplasia were treated with APC with 34 months of follow-up. Dysplasia
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تاریخ انتشار 2012