Barrett’s Esophagus Treatment

What’s Barrett’s esophagus?

You may have a small chance of developing Barrett’s esophagus if you live with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for a long time. In Barrett’s esophagus, the tissue lining your esophagus (tube from your mouth to your stomach) changes to tissue like your intestinal lining. This can increase your risk for esophageal cancer.

How treatment works

Before the Barrx Halo procedure, you’ll receive a sedative – a medicine to relax you. After you’re sleepy, a doctor will slide a thin tube called an endoscope into your esophagus. The endoscope has a camera and light that your doctor uses to see inside your body.

Your doctor then uses a tiny tool to perform radiofrequency ablation. This treatment sends out mild electrical signals to destroy the unusual tissue in your esophagus before it can become cancerous.

Related locations

ProHealth Medical Group Clinic Pewaukee

262-696-0808

N16W24131 Riverwood Drive
Waukesha, WI 53188
ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital

262-928-1000

725 American Ave.
Waukesha, WI 53188

Upcoming events

Nov

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Monday

Cancer Caregiver Support Group - In-person

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

The caregiver support group is an opportunity to share and connect with other people who can relate to your experience.
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19

Wednesday

Breastfeeding Support Group

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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19

Wednesday

Cancer Patient Support Group - Pewaukee

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Share and connect with other patients going through similar experiences. This group is a safe place to openly share and receive information and support from others.