[Treatment of XXXX with high-frequency thermocoagulation. Preliminary studies].

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Several techniques are available for endobroncheal tissue destruction. The cost and nature of the effect of the different techniques are determining factors in deciding on which equipment to use. Electrocoagulation is an old method which has practically been abandoned in favour of high frequency coagulation. This technique has an immediate effect, somewhat like the laser. We treated 32 @entity1 with inoperable malignant (17) or benign (5) @entity5 obstructing the @entity825 or the bronchi. Response to treatment was evaluated on clinical manifestations and endoscopic findings. Haemostasis was obtained in 11/12 cases and @entity5 destruction of more than 50% in 27/32 cases. Complications included haemoptysia in 2 @entity1 followed by @entity204 due to @entity1576 in 1. The ERBOTOM ACC 450 equipment was piloted with a microcomputer to control the power output automatically. @entity62 was induced by slow heating up to 70-100 degrees C causing tissue vaporization. The cost of this multiple applications of this equipment is competitive.
