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. 2022 Dec;54(S 02):E830-E831.
doi: 10.1055/a-1824-5000. Epub 2022 May 13.

Successful treatment of hemorrhagic radiation esophagitis with radiofrequency ablation

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Successful treatment of hemorrhagic radiation esophagitis with radiofrequency ablation

Flavius-Stefan Marin et al. Endoscopy. 2022 Dec.
No abstract available

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The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

Figures

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Fig. 1 a
Initial esophagogastroduodenoscopy showing diffuse telangiectasias and signs of recent bleeding. b Radiofrequency ablation of the lower esophagus with a 360° Express balloon catheter. c Endoscopic follow-up after three radiofrequency ablation treatment sessions – ablation of the majority of the esophageal telangiectasias.

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