Laser palliation for rectosigmoid cancers

Int J Colorectal Dis. 1989;4(1):6-8. doi: 10.1007/BF01648541.

Abstract

Lasers are now used in the rectum an colon for treatment of vascular telangiectasia [1], and benign and malignant sessile tumours [2,3]. This paper will describe the results of a 7 years experience with treatment of sessile rectosigmoid cancers.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy*
  • Light Coagulation*
  • Middle Aged
  • Palliative Care*
  • Rectal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Sigmoid Neoplasms / surgery*