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What Are The Side Effects Of Argon Plasma Coagulation?
Dear Doctor. I am suffering from Solitary Rectal Ulcer. As prescribed by a Gastroenterologist I m taking Veloz D capsule before break fast and Mesacol after. Once it was treated (APC done). Would there be any side effect later because of Argon Plasma Coagulation. For your kind response. Regards,
Fri, 5 Mar 2021
Hi,
Argon Plasma Coagulation is a non contact thermal method of hemostasis that has become popular in now a days. It is used as an alternative to contact thermal coagulation and non contact procedures like laser. Using of Argon Plasma Coagulation's benefits are- it is easily to apply, quick approach of treatment, safety due to less penetration and cost effective than laser treatment. Argon Plasma Coagulation can be used to treat GIT vascular lesions, GIT bleeding, vascular lesions that require repeated hospitalization, angiodyplasias, inflammatory polyps etc.
Side effects of Argon Plasma Coagulation are rectal pain, rectal ulcerations, mucus discharge, fistulation and stricture formation, abdominal pain and distension, tenesmus etc. Most of these complications are mild and go away with the passing of time. But if these side effects persist for long, then you should consult your doctor quickly for medical help.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
Argon Plasma Coagulation is a non contact thermal method of hemostasis that has become popular in now a days. It is used as an alternative to contact thermal coagulation and non contact procedures like laser. Using of Argon Plasma Coagulation's benefits are- it is easily to apply, quick approach of treatment, safety due to less penetration and cost effective than laser treatment. Argon Plasma Coagulation can be used to treat GIT vascular lesions, GIT bleeding, vascular lesions that require repeated hospitalization, angiodyplasias, inflammatory polyps etc.
Side effects of Argon Plasma Coagulation are rectal pain, rectal ulcerations, mucus discharge, fistulation and stricture formation, abdominal pain and distension, tenesmus etc. Most of these complications are mild and go away with the passing of time. But if these side effects persist for long, then you should consult your doctor quickly for medical help.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
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