Technique Eradicates Problems In Most Patients With Barrett's Esophagus
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 - 21:21
in Health & Medicine
A procedure that uses heat generated by radio waves to treat Barrett's esophagus, a condition caused by acid reflux (severe heartburn), can eliminate signs of the potentially cancer-causing disorder and reduce the risk that the disease will progress. The procedure, called radiofrequency ablation, could mean patients have an alternative to surgery for treating Barrett's esophagus.