Banding without resection (endoscopic mucosal ligation) as a novel approach for the ablation of short-segment Barrett's epithelium: results of a pilot study.

Objectives: During an endoscopic variceal ligation, we banded a varix with an overlying tongue of Barrett's epithelium (BE). One month later, the tongue was no longer visible, suggesting that banding could be used to eradicate BE.

Aim: To assess the safety and efficacy of banding without resection (BWR) using a variceal banding device for eradicating BE.