Feasibility of esophageal endoscopic submucosal dissection after radiofrequency ablation treatment in patients with Barrett's esophagus

Gastrointest Endosc. 2024 Jul;100(1):128-131. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2024.02.002. Epub 2024 Feb 8.

Abstract

Background and aims: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a well-established treatment for Barrett's esophagus (BE) in the United States. Similarly, endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) has been widely performed for early esophageal carcinoma. However, conducting ESD after RFA can be technically challenging. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility and safety of ESD in patients with prior RFA.

Methods: This study was a single-center retrospective analysis of patients who underwent esophageal ESD after undergoing prior RFA treatment for BE.

Results: Of 44 esophageal ESD cases, 7 underwent prior RFA. In those 7 cases, the en bloc resection rate was 100%, and the R0 resection rate was 86%. No acute or delayed adverse events or rehospitalizations occurred in any patient.

Conclusions: ESD may be a feasible and safe option for patients with a history of RFA. It could be considered for esophageal neoplasms in patients previously treated with RFA for BE.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Barrett Esophagus* / pathology
  • Barrett Esophagus* / surgery
  • Endoscopic Mucosal Resection* / adverse effects
  • Endoscopic Mucosal Resection* / methods
  • Esophageal Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Esophageal Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Esophagoscopy / methods
  • Feasibility Studies*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiofrequency Ablation* / adverse effects
  • Radiofrequency Ablation* / methods
  • Retrospective Studies