The opinion magazine of the American Gastroenterological Association
F or patients found to have low-grade dysplasia (LGD) in Barrett’s esophagus, two recent studies suggest that the decision between treating with radiofrequency ablation (RFA) or simply continuing endoscopic surveillance is a slam dunk for RFA.1,2 In a European, randomized trial of surveillance versus radio frequency ablation (SURF) for 136 patients who had LGD confirmed […]
The primary goal of ablation in Barrett’s esophagus is to reduce progression to high-grade dysplasia (HGD) and esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC). The decision to perform endoscopic therapy (with the goal to eliminate intestinal metaplasia), is based on the principles of: 1. documenting an elevated risk of progression, 2. demonstrating reduction in risk of progression using robust […]
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