Efficacy and safety of radiofrequency ablation of Barrett's esophagus in the absence of reimbursement: a multicenter prospective Belgian registry.

BACKGROUND: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA), combined with endoscopic resection, can be used as a primary treatment for low grade dysplasia, high grade dysplasia, and early esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) in Barrett's esophagus (BE). The aim of the Belgian RFA registry is to capture the real-life outcome of endoscopic therapy for BE with RFA and to assess efficacy and safety outside study protocols, in the absence of reimbursement. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between February 2008 and January 2017, data from 7 different expert centers were prospectively collected in the registry. Efficacy outcomes inc... Mehr ...