Recommendation ID
IPG683/1
Question

Evidence on the safety and efficacy of balloon cryoablation for squamous dysplasia of the oesophagus is inadequate in quantity and quality. Therefore, this procedure should only be used in the context of research. This could be in the form of randomised controlled trials or published registry data. Find out what only in research means on the NICE interventional procedures guidance page.

Any explanatory notes
(if applicable)

Patient selection should be done by clinicians experienced in managing squamous dysplasia of the oesophagus.

Further research should report patient selection, longer-term follow up and complications, including oesophageal stricture.


Source guidance details

Comes from guidance
Balloon cryoablation for squamous dysplasia of the oesophagus
Number
IPG683
Date issued
October 2020

Other details

Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? Yes  
Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register?   No  
Last Reviewed 28/10/2020