Esophageal Balloon Biopsy

Esophageal Balloon Biopsy

Definition

The use of an inflatable, textured balloon that is attached to a catheter to collect cells from the distal esophagus.

Also known as Balloon Esophageal Biopsy, Capsule Balloon Test, EsoCheck, Esophageal Balloon Biopsy — per NCIT

Anatomy

Organ Relation Source
Esophagus Procedure Has Partially Excised Anatomy NCIT · CC BY 4.0