| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4126031 | Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Laser welding is a feasible method of creating endoluminal repairs with burst strengths comparable with external suture repair, which may allow a subset of patients to avoid traditional open approaches. This is the first reported animal model of LTW for endoscopic closure of iatrogenic esophageal perforation.
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Authors
Benjamin S. MD, Michael A. PhD, Jason M. MD, James N. MD, Jason G. MD, Noam A. MD, PhD,