NEJM Procedure: Radiofrequency Ablation in Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia

NEJM Procedure: Radiofrequency Ablation in Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia

Barrett's esophagus, a condition of intestinal metaplasia of the esophagus, is associated with an increased risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma. In patients with dysplastic Barrett's esophagus, radiofrequency ablation was associated with a high rate of complete eradication of both dysplasia and intestinal metaplasia and a reduced risk of disease progression.

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