Radiofrequency Ablation in Barrett's Esophagus with Dysplasia
Authors
Nicholas Shaheen•Prateek Sharma•Charles Lightdale
Journal
New England Journal of Medicine
Published
May 27, 2009
Abstract
Barrett's esophagus, a condition of intestinal metaplasia of the esophagus, is associated with an increased risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma. We assessed whether endoscopic radiofrequency ablation could eradicate dysplastic Barrett's esophagus and decrease the rate of neoplastic progression.