Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 12, Issue 2 , Pages 100-107 , April 2010

Radiofrequency ablation of Barrett's esophagus

  • David J. Frantz, MD, MS
    • ,
  • Evan S. Dellon, MD, MPH
    • ,
  • Nicholas J. Shaheen, MD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Nicholas J. Shaheen, MD, MPH, Center for Esophageal Diseases and Swallowing, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, CB 7080, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7080

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

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doi: 10.1016/j.tgie.2010.02.005

Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 12, Issue 2 , Pages 100-107 , April 2010

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