Over time, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD, can lead to Barretts esophagus, dysplasia or even esophagus cancer (adenocarcinoma.) This video describes radiofrequency ablation and cryotherapy, two newer treatments for treating Barretts esophagus with high-grade dysplasia. Radiofrequency ablation delivers energy to destroy the tissue containing abnormal cells. Cyrotherapy uses extreme cold to destroy abnormal cells. Mayo Clinic has a very large team with an international reputation for its skill in diagnosing and treating reflux, Barretts esophagus and esophagus cancer. For more information, go to the Mayo Clinic website, www.mayoclinic.org
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In this week's episode of Know Your Drug, Brothers Matthew Diehl and Tyler Heberle discuss GERD, also known as gastric esophageal reflux. They highlight some of the important points of this disease state and the risks involved with it. They will also discuss how Nexium (esomeprazole) works to help decrease stomach acid production to alleviate symptoms and other important information such as side effects, monitoring parameters, and common usage. This information is general guidelines and is not meant to replace physician orders. Patients using Nexium (esomeprazole) should use this medication according to their prescriber.