Barrett’s ablation: blowing hot, blowing cold

The cryoballoon focal ablation system (CbFAS) is the most recent tool added to the therapeutic repertoire for early Barrett's neoplasia. On the basis of current robust evidence, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is the treatment of choice for ablating Barrett's epithelium, whereas the role of cryoablation is undetermined. In this issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, van Munster et al1 present the first study comparing the efficacy of the CbFAS device with that of RFA in treating early Barrett's neoplasia.

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