Cryotherapy for persistent Barrett’s esophagus after radiofrequency ablation: a systematic review and meta-analysis

A small but significant proportion of patients with Barrett's esophagus (BE) have persistent dysplasia or intestinal metaplasia (IM) after treatment with radiofrequency ablation (RFA). Cryotherapy is a cold-based ablative modality that is increasingly being used in this setting. We aimed to better understand the efficacy of second-line cryotherapy in BE patients with persistent dysplasia or IM after RFA by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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