Ablative Therapy for Esophageal Dysplasia and Early Malignancy: Focus on RFA
Figure 1
Radiofrequency ablation in the Treatment of Barrett’s Esophagus [29]. Figure copied with permission from Shaheen et al. (a) Endoscopic photograph of Barrett’s esophagus. (b) Circumferential radiofrequency ablation balloon. (c) Endoscopic photograph of deflated RFA balloon within the esophagus prior to ablation. (d) Endoscopic photograph of the esophagus with immediate post-RFA treatment effect. (e) Focal radiofrequency ablation device. (f) Endoscopic photograph of residual Barrett’s esophagus (circled) 2 months status after ablation. (g) Endoscopic photograph of residual Barrett’s esophagus status after repeat ablation [29].
