Review
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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 7, 2011; 17(41): 4554-4562
Published online Nov 7, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i41.4554
Table 1 Literature on contact probe therapy use in chronic radiation proctopathy
AuthorsModalitynNo. of treatmentPower settingsResponse rateDuration of studySide effects
Jensen et al[18], 1997Heater probe124 (mean)10-15 W, 1 s pulses12/12 (100%)24/12None
Fuentes et al[25], 1993Heater probe81-420 J/pulse8/8 (100%)N/ANone
Jensen et al[18], 1997Bipolar94 (mean)10-15 J9/9 (100%)24/12None
Haulk et al[69], 1996Bipolar82-5 W or 11-25 W8/8 (100%)4/12None
Mannoury et al[22],1991Bipolar4Setting 5, 2 s pulses4/4 (100%)9/12None