Barrett's esophagus: endoscopic treatments I

Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2011 Sep:1232:140-55. doi: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.2011.06049.x.

Abstract

The following on endoscopic treatments of Barrett's esophagus includes commentaries on indications for endoscopic treatments; endo-luminal plication procedures; the cellular modifications induced by the endoscopic ablation therapies; eradication by banding without resection; the evaluation of complete ablation; recurrence after ablation; association of antireflux surgery; radiofrequency ablation; and nondysplastic Barrett's esophagus.

MeSH terms

  • Barrett Esophagus / therapy*
  • Endoscopy / methods*
  • Humans