Dear All
Is anyone aware of any complications in using a Ho:YAG to treat a
bladder tumour in a patient with an implanted defibrillator? Such
defibrillators are sensitive to diathermy use. Is there likely to be
sufficient EMF from a Ho:YAG to affect the defibrillator?
We have such a patient requiring treatment and I would welcome any
advice.
Giles
Giles D. Morrison
B.Sc. M.Sc. MBA C. Phys MInstP MIPEM AKC
Radiation Protection Adviser
Head of Radiation Protection Services
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
NHS Innovations Competition Yorkshire and Humber 2007 finalist
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