Use of the neodymium:YAG laser to control refractory bleeding from the prostate.
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.
Medical subject headings
- Hemorrhage
- Hemostasis, Surgical
- Laser Coagulation
- Prostatic Diseases