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Ablation With Argon Plasma Coagulator (APC) for Barrett's Esophagus

Authors :
Alex Navarro
Roque Sáenz
Clarisa Silva
Source :
American Journal of Gastroenterology. 96:1662-1663
Publication Year :
2001
Publisher :
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), 2001.

Abstract

TO THE EDITOR: Barrett's esophagus is a well-known premalignant condition that could be associated with the development of dysplasia and adenocarcinoma. However, the risk of developing adenocarcinoma is variable according to the studied population. Then, the ablative treatment with argon plasma coagulator (APC) appears a valid alternative to avoid the progression from metaplasia to dysplasia and cancer.

Details

ISSN :
00029270
Volume :
96
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
American Journal of Gastroenterology
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........680198d02a830c2ad74da0ac6702b5df
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1572-0241.2001.03833.x