Abstract

In recent years radiofrequency ablation using the HALO system in the treatment of Barrett's oesophagus has become established. The HALO system consists of a circumferential ablation using a balloon-based electrode and a focal ablation using an endoscope-mounted bipolar electrode on an articulated platform. In combination with prior endoscopic resection radiofrequency ablation is a valuable therapeutic technique in selected patients with early Barrett's neoplasia. Clinical trials demonstrate that radiofrequency ablation is highly effective and durable, has low complication rates, preserves the functional integrity of the oesophagus, is easy to apply and the regenerating neosquamous epithelium is free of pre-existing oncogenetic alterations.

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