Endoscopic laser photocoagulation for bleeding peptic ulcers

B H Laurence; A G Vallon; P B Cotton; J R Armengol Miro; J C Salord Oses; L LeBodic; P Sudry; P Frühmorgen; F Bodem

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(80)90607-8

Endoscopic laser photocoagulation for bleeding peptic ulcers

Lancet. 1980 Jan 19;1(8160):124-5. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(80)90607-8.

Authors

B H Laurence, A G Vallon, P B Cotton, J R Armengol Miro, J C Salord Oses, L LeBodic, P Sudry, P Frühmorgen, F Bodem

PMID: 6101460
DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(80)90607-8

Abstract

Argon laser photocoagulation was applied at the time of endoscopy in 60 patients actively bleeding from gastric and duodenal ulcers. Initial haemostasis was achieved in 48 patients (80%), of whom 5 re-bled within the same hospital admission.

MeSH terms

Aged
Argon
Duodenal Ulcer / complications*
Duodenum
Endoscopy
Gastroscopy
Hemostasis, Surgical / methods*
Humans
Laser Therapy*
Lasers / methods*
Middle Aged
Peptic Ulcer Hemorrhage / surgery*
Postoperative Care
Stomach Ulcer / complications*

Substances

Argon