Esophageal motility and impedance characteristics in patients with Barrett's esophagus before and after radiofrequency ablation

• Published in: European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology Vol. 25; no. 9; p. 1024
• Main Authors: Hemmink, Gerrit J M, Alvarez Herrero, Lorenza, Bogte, Auke, Bredenoord, Albert J, Bergman, Jaques J, Smout, André J P M, Weusten, Bas L A M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.09.2013
• Subjects: Barrett Esophagus - diagnosis; Barrett Esophagus - etiology; Barrett Esophagus - physiopathology; Barrett Esophagus - surgery; Catheter Ablation; Electric Impedance; Esophageal pH Monitoring; Esophagoscopy; Esophagus - pathology; Esophagus - physiopathology; Esophagus - surgery; Gastroesophageal Reflux - complications; Gastroesophageal Reflux - diagnosis; Gastroesophageal Reflux - physiopathology; Gastrointestinal Motility; Humans; Manometry; Mucous Membrane - pathology; Mucous Membrane - surgery; Treatment Outcome

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a valuable treatment option in Barrett's esophagus resulting in eradication of dysplasia and conversion of all Barrett's epithelium into normal squamous epithelium. In Barrett's esophagus, esophageal impedance monitoring is hampered by low baseline imp...