Radiofrequency Ablation Is Effective Treatment for Barrett's Esophagus

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Radiofrequency Ablation Is Effective Treatment for Barrett's Esophagus

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A landmark clinical trial led by a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researcher concludes that radiofrequency ablation is an effective treatment for dysplasia in people with Barrett's esophagus, a condition that can lead to deadly gastrointestinal cancer. The study is published in the May 28, 2009 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine.

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Radiofrequency Ablation Safely And Effectively Treats Barrett's Esophagus

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