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Category: Gastroenterology

Added: Feb 21, 2009

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New treatment for Barrett's esophagus: Dr. David Fleicher, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic: Chronic GERD- acid reflux can cause damage to the lining of the lower esophagus. Barrett's esophagus is a precancerous finding and puts you at risk for esophageal cancer. A new treatment using radiofrequency ablation can eliminate the damaged inner lining of the esophagus.

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docdrh (Feb 23, 2009)

I have been having heart burn for a few years. I wonder if I have barretts esophagus.

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