Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) for Barrett’s Esophagus is a procedure that uses a special catheter in the esophagus to deliver RF energy in order to create a superficial burn in the esophagus that destroys Barrett’s Esophagus tissue.
The RFA procedure decreases the risk of developing esophageal cancer by eliminating the Barrett’s tissue.
There are several helpful resources to learn more about Barrett’s Esophagus including:
http://www.learnaboutbarretts.com/
http://www.ecan.org/site/PageServer?pagename=home