Evaluation of a novel cryoballoon swipe ablation system in bench, porcine, and human esophagus models

Diseases of the Esophagus : Official Journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus
B E LouieBas L A M Weusten

Abstract

Current ablation devices for dysplastic Barrett's esophagus are effective but have significant limitations. This pilot study aims to evaluate the safety, feasibility, and dose response of a novel cryoballoon swipe ablation system (CbSAS) in three experimental in vitro and in vivo models. CbSAS is a through-the-scope compliant balloon that is simultaneously inflated and cooled by liquid nitrous oxide delivered from a disposable handheld unit. When the cryogen is applied through a special diffuser it covers a 90° section of the circumference of the esophagus for 3 cm length. Doses range from 0.9 to 0.5 mm/second. (1) Bench model: The fixture consisted of an 'esophagus-like' tube lined with agar at 37°C to create an inner diameter of 20 or 30 mm, within which thermocouples were embedded. (2) In vivo porcine esophagus: CbSAS ablations were performed in animals that were euthanized and histological assessments of depth and percentage of esophageal mucosa successfully ablated were done. (3) In vivo, pre-esophagectomy human esophagus. After CbSAS ablations, histological assessments were performed (at 0, 4, and 28 days) to assess the depth and percentage of ablated mucosa. As outcomes, we assessed the safety and tolerability (pain and ...Continue Reading

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