Use of the neodymium:YAG laser to control refractory bleeding from the prostate.

Kurtz, S B; Sirls, L T; Leach, G E · J Urol · 1994

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Prostatic hemorrhage is a condition that often requires hospitalization and can be life-threatening. We present a simple, effective method using the neodymium:YAG laser with a right angle energy delivery system to control prostatic hemorrhage successfully in 3 difficult clinical situations.

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