BWR appears to be a safe, effective, simple, and widely available technique for eradicating SSBE. This is a pilot study and we do not recommend the ablation of nondysplastic BE at this time. Further studies are needed.

The following on endoscopic treatments of Barrett's esophagus includes commentaries on indications for endoscopic treatments; endo-luminal plication procedures; the cellular modifications induced by the endoscopic ablation therapies; eradication by banding without resection; the evaluation of complete ablation; recurrence after ablation; association of antireflux surgery; radiofrequency ablation; and nondysplastic Barrett's esophagus.

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