title: Radiofrequency ablation for Barrett's esophagus.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Several studies published in the last year that have provided evidence on the efficacy, durability and safety of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in Barrett's esophagus are highlighted in this review.
  
  
  RESULTS
  RFA is well tolerated and efficacious in most but not all Barrett's esophagus patients with dysplasia and esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC). Recent reports have described highly variable rates of disease recurrence. Disease progression may occur during initial therapy or after complete eradication in a small, difficult to identify subset of patients. Studies are underway to help determine the predictors of response and recurrence. Modifications in technique and target populations have been described in the last year as well.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Endoscopic mucosal resection and RFA are the cornerstones in the management of dysplasia and early EAC in Barrett's esophagus patients today. Despite the encouraging data on the effectiveness and safety of RFA, recurrence and progression of disease remain an issue in a subset of patients who are treated.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: Pavlos Z
authors.initials: PZ
authors.lastname: Kaimakliotis
authors.forename: Gary W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Falk
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery*; D001471:Barrett Esophagus / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D017115:Catheter Ablation; D018450:Disease Progression; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011230:Precancerous Conditions / Q000473:pathology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome