Barrett's esophagus occurs when the lining of the ... your body should begin to make normal esophageal cells. Radiofrequency ablation involves using an endoscope to apply directed radio waves ...

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for the treatment of Barrett's Esophagus (BE) meets CTAF Criteria 1–5 for the treatment of individuals with high grade dysplasia (HGD). RFA for the treatment of BE ...

THERE IS A PRECURSOR CONDITION CALLED BARRETT’S ESOPHAGUS. UNFORTUNATELY, IT DOESN’T CAUSE ANY SYMPTOMS. BUT IF WE CAN DETECT THAT, THAT CONDITION, IT CAN BE TREATED, IT CAN BE ELIMINATED.

Barrett's esophagus is associated with a 30–40-fold increase in risk for esophageal adenocarcinoma. Animal studies suggest that high iron intake and elevated body iron stores enhance risk of ...

In summary, there is no new primary evidence since the last CTAF evaluation of RFA for the treatment of LGD in patients with Barrett's Esophagus. The AGA has published guidelines for the ...