Hybrid Argon Plasma Coagulation for Barrett's Esophagus and for Colonic Mucosal Resection-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Hybrid argon plasma coagulation (hAPC) is a novel technique that combines conventional argon plasma coagulation and waterjet submucosal expansion. The aims of this metanalysis were to evaluate the efficacy and safety of hAPC in the setting of Barret's esophagus (BE) ablation and as an adjunct to colonic endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). Four electronic databases were searched, and the results were analyzed by two independent authors. Random-effects meta-analyses of the proportions of endoscopic and histologic remission (for BE), recurrence, and post-procedure adverse events were performed using R. Studies' reporting quality was also assessed. From the 979 identified records, 13 studies were included (10 regarding BE and three colonic EMR). The pooled percentages of endoscopic and histolo

SUBMITTER: Estevinho MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10135954 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature