| The role of radiofrequency ablation in the management of Barrett's esophagus. | |
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PMID: 21112500 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Studies in the last several years have consistently shown radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to be effective, safe, and well tolerated in the treatment of nondysplastic and dysplastic Barrett's esophagus (BE). The results found at academic medical centers have been reproduced in the community setting. RFA provides a safe and cost-effective alternative to surgery or surveillance in the management of high-grade dysplasia (HGD). RFA should be given serious consideration as first-line therapy for HGD. This article reviews the evidence behind RFA to differentiate it from other management strategies in terms of efficacy, durability, safety, tolerability, and cost-effectiveness. The role of RFA in the management of BE is described, including endoscopic resection. Future directions are identified for research that will help to better define the role of RFA in the management of BE. |
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William J Bulsiewicz; Nicholas J Shaheen |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America Volume: 21 ISSN: 1558-1950 ISO Abbreviation: Gastrointest. Endosc. Clin. N. Am. Publication Date: 2011 Jan |
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Created Date: 2010-11-29 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9202792 Medline TA: Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 95-109 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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GI Outcomes Training Program, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA. |
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