Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 12, Issue 1 , Pages 26-34 , January 2010

Ablation of Barrett's esophagus using the HALO radiofrequency ablation system

  • Virender K. Sharma, MD, FASGE

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Virender K. Sharma, MD, FASGE, AGAF Az Center for Digestive Health, 3420 S. Mercy Drive, Suite 215, Gilbert, AZ 85297

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 The author reports no direct financial interests that might pose a conflict of interest in connection with the submitted manuscript.

PII: S1096-2883(10)00008-2

doi: 10.1016/j.tgie.2010.01.007

Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 12, Issue 1 , Pages 26-34 , January 2010

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