Focal endoscopic mucosal resection before radiofrequency ablation is equally effective and safe compared with radiofrequency ablation alone for the eradication of Barrett's esophagus with advanced neoplasia

• DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2012.04.459
• Publication Date: 2012-06-23T17:01:16Z
• Authors: Hannah P. Kim; William J. Bulsie...; Cary C. Cotton; Evan S. Dellon; Melissa B. Spacek; Xiaoxin Chen; Ryan D. Madanick; Sarina Pasricha; Nicholas J. Shaheen
• Keywords: Endoscopic mucosal resection; Barrett's esophagus; Intestinal metaplasia

Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is commonly performed before radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for nodular dysplastic Barrett’s esophagus (BE).