Randomized Trial of Argon Plasma Coagulation Versus Endoscopic Surveillance for Barrett Esophagus After Antireflux Surgery: Late Results

Abstract

Regression of Barrett esophagus after fundoplication is more likely, and greater in extent, in patients who undergo ablation with APC. In most patients treated with APC the neosquamous mucosa remains stable at up to 5-year follow-up. The development of high-grade dysplasia only occurred in patients who were not treated with APC.