Argon Therapy Bests RFA After EMR for Barrett’s, Study Finds

A modified form of argon coagulation of esophageal tissue after resection of Barrett’s lesions is significantly better than conventional ablation, with much less discomfort for patients after the procedure, new research shows. 

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and argon plasma coagulation (APC) are used after endoscopic mucosal resection to eliminate residual Barrett’s tissue. In some centers, clinicians employ a hybrid APC (H-APC) technique in which they inject saline into the