The complication rate can be very high in children with neurologic abnormalities, who are, unfortunately, at very high risk for GERD in the first place. Esophagectomy Esophagectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the esophagus. Patients with Barrett's esophagus who are otherwise healthy are candidates for this procedure if endoscopy shows developing cancer. Researchers are hoping that such techniques will be successful in treating precancerous cells and small cancers that are detected in Barrett's esophagus. Studies on the use of ablation procedures along with aggressive standard anti-GERD drug or surgical treatments are encouraging.
Complications are very common, however, particularly difficulty in swallowing.
GERD can recur, and even more serious, the device can migrate and puncture organs. The procedure, then, is generally not recommended. Under investigation is an inflatable cone that may allow pressure adjustment after implantation. Procedures for Complications of GERD Treatments for Bleeding. Endoscopic treatment of bleeding involves using a probe passed through the endoscopic tube that applies electricity or heat to coagulate blood and stop the bleeding.