Microwave coagulation therapy for massive rectal bleeding from local recurrence of rectal cancer

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The superior coagulation capacity of the application of microwave energy in tissue has been established in hepatectomy and endoscopic therapy. We report the application of microwave energy in a case of massive rectal bleeding.<BR>Fifty-six year-old man was admitted in our hospital with complaint of massive rectal bleeding from the recurrence of rectal cancer on February 3 1992 who received low anterior resection 2 years ago. Anemia and poor nutrition were seen.<BR>We performed microwave coagulation therapy through anal approach under spinal anesthesia and endoscopically. Afther coagulation therapy, rectal bleeding has redused extremely and general condition recovered. The patient discharged on July 7. Merits of postotreated course is pointed following two (1) recovered anemia and malnutorition, (2) able to have high QOF.
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