Endoscopic argon plasma coagulation (APC) first clinical ... | 合法醫療器材資訊網

Argonplasmacoagulation(APC)isanewmodeofnon-contactelectrocoagulationinwhichcurrentisappliedtotissuesbymeansofionisedargongas(argon ...

Argon plasma coagulation (APC) is a new mode of non-contact electrocoagulation in which current is applied to tissues by means of ionised argon gas (argon plasma). In open surgery, APC is used for the haemostasis of superficial, diffuse haemorrhages from parenchymatous organs and for the devitalization of various tissues. Experimental studies have shown the superiority of APC to standard electrocoagulation modes and surgical techniques due to its efficiency and limited tissue traumatisation. After developing and designing special probes which can be applied through flexible endoscopes and after testing these in in vitro studies, we have been able to utilise APC in both the gastrointestinal tract and the tracheobronchial system. From June, 1991 to September, 1992, 102 patients were treated endoscopically in 189 sessions with APC in the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract as well as in the respiratory system. The i...