2002
DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5107(02)70408-2
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The argon plasma coagulatorFebruary 2002

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“…APC uses a high-frequency, monopolar, electrosurgical generator, a source of inert argon gas as a conducting medium, and is delivered through a through-the-scope catheter. 85 APC is a noncontact method of electrocautery in which monopolar current travels directly from the single electrode to the tissue. This has the advantage of causing less charring of tissue and a more predictable depth of penetration.…”
Section: Argon Plasma Coagulationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…APC uses a high-frequency, monopolar, electrosurgical generator, a source of inert argon gas as a conducting medium, and is delivered through a through-the-scope catheter. 85 APC is a noncontact method of electrocautery in which monopolar current travels directly from the single electrode to the tissue. This has the advantage of causing less charring of tissue and a more predictable depth of penetration.…”
Section: Argon Plasma Coagulationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…ArC is also increasingly being used in the lung for the same indications. It is a monopolar application and requires the use of a dispersive (grounding) pad [14,15].…”
Section: Argon Assisted Coagulation (Apc Abc or Arc)mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It is important to recognize that the manufacturer's recommendation for power setting also varies with each system. Argon assisted coagulation is a form of electrosurgery and is not a laser [15].…”
Section: Argon Assisted Coagulation (Apc Abc or Arc)mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The reason is that, since the tissue impedance increases when the tissue starts to dessicate after the coagulation process, the contact spot of the plasma on the tissue has the tendency to move to hydrated, possibly bleeding regions. APC is used in nearly every surgical specialist area, such as general and visceral surgery, urology, gynaecology, gastroenterological [11] and bronchological endoscopy, and ENT. The major application fields are haemostasis and tissue devitalization, with a focus on endoscopic applications (see Figure 6).…”
Section: Medical Applicationsmentioning
confidence: 99%