Risk Of Esophageal Cancer May Be Lowered By Treatment Of Barrett’s Esophagus

New guidelines issued by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) support the use of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to remove precancerous cells in patients with Barrett’s esophagus, a condition most commonly caused by chronic acid reflux, or GERD. Barrett’s esophagus is the leading cause of esophageal cancer and affects an estimated two million Americans… Acid Reflux / GERD News From Medical News Today

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