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  • Title: [Laser therapy in the treatment of tumors of the rectum and inoperable sessile polyps. Personal case series].
    Author: Bertone A, Spandre M, Gemme C, Cavallero M, Rossini FP.
    Journal: Minerva Dietol Gastroenterol; 1989; 35(4):237-40. PubMed ID: 2482956.
    Abstract:
    The Authors report on their experience in endoscopic laser photoablation (Nd-YAG laser) of advanced, non surgical rectosigmoid tumors, large sessile adenomas and their recurrence after polypectomy. 37 patients have been studied: 21 out of them had an advanced rectosigmoid tumor, 10 out a large sessile adenoma, and the remaining 6 had a recurrence of adenoma after polypectomy. All the rectosigmoid tumors improved either clinically or symptomatically after 2-4 laser treatments. In 2 cases stenosis occur after laser therapy but no dilatation was necessary. Large adenomas and recurrence were all cured by the laser treatment, with a recurrence rate of about 30% at six months. In conclusion, endoscopic laser treatment is a safe and effective technique for the treatment of benign sessile rectosigmoid tumors and for palliation of symptoms from malignant ones in selected non surgical patients.
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