Nd-YAG laser

Nd-YAG laser

Neodymium-yttrium aluminum garnet laser Surgery A photocoagulation unit used to control acute and chronic GI hemorrhage–eg, endoscopically guided Nd-YAG laser may be used to control esophageal varices, vascular ectasias, angiodysplasia, radiation-induced telangiectasia, watermelon stomach, telangiectasia of Osler-Weber-Rendu, BPH, palliation of CA and benign and malignant obstructive biliary tract lesions. See Lasers.