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

Abstract

Data from the Belgian registry confirm that RFA in combination with endoscopic resection is an efficient treatment for BE with dysplasia or early EAC. In the absence of reimbursement, more rescue treatments are used, not compromising outcome. Since there is recurrent disease after CR-IM in 35 %, surveillance endoscopy remains necessary.