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TREATMENT OPTIONS

Discover Radio Frequency Ablation  

Radiofrequency ablation is a proactive treatment for patients diagnosed with Barrett’s oesophagus who want to reduce their risk of progression to oesophageal cancer. 

What is Radio Frequency Ablation?

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) uses heat to remove precancerous tissue damaged by Barrett’s oesophagus. Radiofrequency ablation technology is designed for the removal of tissue affected by Barrett’s, while preserving the underlying healthy tissue.

Barrett’s oesophagus patients treated with radiofrequency ablation are less likely to progress to oesophageal cancer compared to patients who undergo surveillance. Radiofrequency ablation can reduce the relative risk of disease progression to cancer by up to 94 percent.1-3

Treatment options

The procedure

 

 RFA uses an array of parallel alternating electrodes to deliver radiofrequency energy that heats the lining of the gastrointestinal tract, destroying the tissue.

More information

Find helpful downloads, FAQ’s, and other useful tools related to diagnosing or treating Barrett’s.

Follow the discharge instructions provided by your physician after the RFA procedure. You may experience mild discomfort after the procedure, and your doctor may provide medications to help with your symptoms.


1 Shaheen NJ, Sharma P, Overholt BF, et al. Radiofrequency ablation in Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia. N Engl J Med 2009;360:2277-88

2 Phoa KN, van Vilsteren FG, Pouw RE, Weusten BL, et al. Radiofrequency ablation vs endoscopic surveillance for patients with Barrett esophagus and low-grade dysplasia: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA. 2014 Mar 26;311(12):1209-17

3 Wolf  WA, Pasricha S, Cotton C, et al. Incidence of Esophageal Adenocarcinoma and Causes of Mortality after Radiofrequency Ablation of Barrett's esophagus. Gastroenterology. 2015;149:1752-1761