TY - JOUR
T1 - Radiofrequency Ablation of Barrett's Esophagus
T2 - Efficacy, Complications, and Durability
AU - Visrodia, Kavel
AU - Zakko, Liam
AU - Wang, Kenneth Ke Ning
PY - 2017/7/1
Y1 - 2017/7/1
N2 - In the last decade, radiofrequency ablation in combination with endoscopic mucosal resection has simplified and improved the treatment of Barrett's esophagus. These treatments not only reduced the progression of dysplastic Barrett's esophagus to esophageal adenocarcinoma but also decreased treatment-related complications. More recent data from larger series with extended follow-up periods are emerging to refine expectations in patients treated with radiofrequency ablation. Although most patients achieve eradication of neoplasia and intestinal metaplasia, in the long-term a substantial portion of patients develop recurrent disease. This article provides an updated review of radiofrequency ablation efficacy, complications, and durability.
AB - In the last decade, radiofrequency ablation in combination with endoscopic mucosal resection has simplified and improved the treatment of Barrett's esophagus. These treatments not only reduced the progression of dysplastic Barrett's esophagus to esophageal adenocarcinoma but also decreased treatment-related complications. More recent data from larger series with extended follow-up periods are emerging to refine expectations in patients treated with radiofrequency ablation. Although most patients achieve eradication of neoplasia and intestinal metaplasia, in the long-term a substantial portion of patients develop recurrent disease. This article provides an updated review of radiofrequency ablation efficacy, complications, and durability.
KW - Barrett's esophagus
KW - Dysplasia
KW - Esophageal adenocarcinoma
KW - Neoplasia
KW - Radiofrequency ablation
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U2 - 10.1016/j.giec.2017.03.003
DO - 10.1016/j.giec.2017.03.003
M3 - Review article
C2 - 28577770
AN - SCOPUS:85020855362
VL - 27
SP - 491
EP - 501
JO - Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America
JF - Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America
SN - 1052-5157
IS - 3
ER -