Radiofrequency Ablation for Early Superficial Flat Esophageal Squamous Cell Neoplasia: A Comprehensive Review

Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma comprises the majority of esophageal carcinoma in the Eastern Asia. The need of early detection of precancerous neoplastic lesions and cancer has been necessitated due to the probability of progression to the advanced stage and its poor prognosis. In recent times,...

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Published inGastroenterology research and practice Vol. 2020; no. 2020; pp. 1 - 11
Main Authors Lei, Siyu, Shi, Ruihua, Mulmi Shrestha, Sachin
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Cairo, Egypt Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2020
Hindawi
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Hindawi Limited
Subjects
Ablation
Ablation (Surgery)
Accuracy
Biopsy
Classification
Endoscopy
Energy
Esophageal cancer
Lymphatic system
Metastasis
Prognosis
Review
Squamous cell carcinoma
China
Japan
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Summary:Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma comprises the majority of esophageal carcinoma in the Eastern Asia. The need of early detection of precancerous neoplastic lesions and cancer has been necessitated due to the probability of progression to the advanced stage and its poor prognosis. In recent times, many endoscopic modalities have come into practice for early detection and treatment. Endoscopic radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been recommended as an efficient therapy in treating the dysplastic mucosa in Barrett’s esophagus (BE). Its potential in reversing neoplastic lesions in squamous epithelium has been gradually explored. This article is aimed at reviewing the current evidence regarding the use of RFA on esophageal squamous cell neoplasia.
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Academic Editor: Jose Celso Ardengh
ISSN:1687-6121
1687-630X
DOI:10.1155/2020/4152453