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Published on: March 15, 2020
Esophageal papilloma: Flexible endoscopic ablation by radiofrequency
Gianmattia Del Genio1, Federica Del Genio1, Pietro Schettino1
1Gianmattia del Genio, Paolo Limongelli, Salvatore Tolone, Luigi Brusciano, Chiara Vitiello, Giovanni Docimo, Ludovico Docimo, XI Division of General and Bariatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Second University of Naples, 80131 Naples, Italy.
Abstract:
Squamous papilloma of the esophagus is a rare benign lesion of the esophagus. Radiofrequency ablation is an established endoscopic technique for the eradication of Barrett esophagus. No cases of endoscopic ablation of esophageal papilloma by radiofrequency ablation (RFA) have been reported. We report a case of esophageal papilloma successfully treated with a single session of radiofrequency ablation. Endoscopic ablation of the lesion was achieved by radiofrequency using a new catheter inserted through the working channel of endoscope. The esophageal ablated tissue was removed by a specifically designed cup. Complete ablation was confirmed at 3 mo by endoscopy with biopsies. This case supports feasibility and safety of as a new potential indication for Barrx(TM) RFA in patients with esophageal papilloma.
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