[Effectiveness of the treatment of chemical burns of the esophagus by local endoscopic laser therapy].

Abstract

Overall 240 patients with chemical burns of the esophagus were examined. Local endoscopic treatment with the aid of lasers was applied in 180 victims. The efficacy of different types of laser radiation was compared in terms of the times of the healing of the esophageal wall. It is concluded that further studies should be carried out in the given area.