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Palliative bipolar electrocoagulation therapy of obstructing esophageal cancer

Year: 1987

Type: article

Abstract: In a multicenter pilot study, a prototype bipolar electrocoagulation tumor probe was employed for palliation of obstructing circumferential esophageal cancer in 20 patients. Mean number of initial treatment sessions was 1.7. Dysphagia and tumor channel size improved significantly after treatment. Mean treatment interval before repeat treatment was 7.6 weeks. Major complications included delayed hemorrhage (two patients) and esophageal-pulmonary fistula (two patients). This new device may provide a less expensive alternative to laser or surgery for palliation of malignant esophageal obstruction.

Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5107(87)71636-8

Authors: James H. Johnston, David Fleischer, John Petrini, H. Juergen Nord

Institutions: Cleveland Clinic, University of South Florida, Georgetown University Medical Center, University of Mississippi Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Esophageal and GI Pathology

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,450