A small subset of patients who undergo Barrett’s endoscopic therapy (BET) using radiofrequency ablation (RFA) will have evidence of poor mucosal healing (mucosal edema, ulcers,
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Poor Squamous Regeneration After Barrett’s Endoscopic Therapy Increases Risk for Treatment Failure and Disease Progression
Poor Squamous Regeneration After Barrett’s Endoscopic Therapy Increases Risk for Treatment Failure and Disease Progression
Evacuation Problems? Check the RED Test
Evacuation Problems? Check the RED Test
The balloon expulsion test (BET) is a screening tool for rectal evacuation disorders. BET is often performed in conjunction with anorectal manometry. In this report,
Cryoballoon Ablation Has Similar Efficacy to but Higher Stricture Rates Than Radiofrequency Ablation in Barrett’s Endoscopic Therapy
Cryoballoon Ablation Has Similar Efficacy to but Higher Stricture Rates Than Radiofrequency Ablation in Barrett’s Endoscopic Therapy
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is widely utilized in the treatment of neoplastic Barrett’s esophagus (BE) after endoscopic resection of all visible lesions. Cryotherapy is another form
Only 80% Eradication Rates of Barrett’s Esophagus With Long-Term Follow-Up of Endoscopic Therapy Studies
Only 80% Eradication Rates of Barrett’s Esophagus With Long-Term Follow-Up of Endoscopic Therapy Studies
Patients with high-grade dysplasia and/or early cancer in Barrett’s esophagus (BE) are treated with endoscopic therapy (BET), with the goal of complete eradication of all
Recurrence of Intestinal Metaplasia in the Cardia After Barrett’s Endoscopic Therapy: What To Do?
Recurrence of Intestinal Metaplasia in the Cardia After Barrett’s Endoscopic Therapy: What To Do?
In patients undergoing Barrett’s endoscopic therapy (BET), complete eradication of intestinal metaplasia (CE-IM) is the final goal. However, studies have reported recurrence of IM, specifically
Cryoballoon Ablation Can Be Used for Barrett’s Esophagus Endoscopic Therapy
Cryoballoon Ablation Can Be Used for Barrett’s Esophagus Endoscopic Therapy
Cryotherapy involves the application of a cryogen by way of spraying liquid nitrogen to the esophageal mucosa or by surface contact with a nitrous oxide-filled
The Battle Zone of Barrett’s Endoscopic Therapy: The Gastric Cardia
The Battle Zone of Barrett’s Endoscopic Therapy: The Gastric Cardia
Prateek Sharma, MD, FASGE, reviewing Eluri S, et al. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2020 Jan. Long-term durability of complete eradication of intestinal metaplasia (CE-IM) is the
