학술논문
Barrett's esophagus: endoscopic treatments II.
Document Type
Article
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Source
Subject
*BARRETT'S esophagus
*COLD therapy
*ADENOCARCINOMA
*DISEASE relapse
*DYSPLASIA
*RADIATION dosimetry
*ANIMAL models in research
*THERAPEUTICS
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ISSN
0077-8923
Abstract
The following on endoscopic treatments of Barrett's esophagus includes commentaries on animal experiments on cryotherapy; indications for cryotherapy, choice of dosimetry, number of sessions, and role in Barrett's esophagus and adenocarcinoma; recent technical developments of RFA technology and long-term effects; the comparative effects of diverse ablation procedures and the rate of recurrence following treatment; and the indications for treatment of dysplasia and the role of radiofrequency ablation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]