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Comment from: Brensen, 55-64 Female (Patient)
Published: April 02
Mine resulted in a three- inch tear to my esophagus, pain, seven hours of surgery and a three week hospital stay.
Comment from: neet, 75 or over Female (Patient)
Published: February 15
I was found to have Barrett's esophagus and will be having halo ablation to try to correct this and prevent the growth of cancer. Must Read Articles Related to Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
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This was my second scope since I was diagnosed with Barrett's a year ago. My doctor was unable to move the scope into my esophagus not wanting to force the scope and cause injury.