Cricopharyngeal myotomy with thulium laser through flexible endoscopy: proof-of-concept study
Background and study aims Endoscopic treatment of Zenker’s diverticulum has proven feasible, but electrocautery and CO2 laser technology carry the risk of collateral thermal injury. Thulium laser septum incision may overcome this limitation. We describe for the first time the use of thulium laser th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Georg Thieme Verlag KG
2018-03-01
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Series: | Endoscopy International Open |
Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/a-0581-8789 |