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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 21, 2016; 22(31): 6972-6986
Published online Aug 21, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i31.6972
Published online Aug 21, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i31.6972
Proposed mechanism | Indications | |
Dilatation | Mechanical | Single institution studies support treatment of stricture, no RCT to date |
Bipolar cautery and heater probe | Thermoelectric cauterization | RTC supports treatment of chronic proctitis |
Nd:YAG, KTP laser | Coherent wavelength of electromagnetic radiation | Single institution studies support treatment of chronic proctitis, no RCT to date |
Radiofrequency ablation | Rapidly alternating radiofrequency waves | Single institution studies support treatment of chronic proctitis, no RCT to date |
Argon plasma coagulation | Noncontact electrocoagulation | RTC supports treatment of chronic proctitis, largest amount of data |
- Citation: Weiner JP, Wong AT, Schwartz D, Martinez M, Aytaman A, Schreiber D. Endoscopic and non-endoscopic approaches for the management of radiation-induced rectal bleeding. World J Gastroenterol 2016; 22(31): 6972-6986
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v22/i31/6972.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v22.i31.6972