Balloon Device Helps Detect Barrett Esophagus
A swallowable balloon device can help detect Barrett esophagus, a condition that may confer a low risk of esophageal cancer.
![How a balloon device helps detect Barrett esophagus, it is swallowed, expands to collect a cell sample, and then is retrieved.](/sites/g/files/xnrzdm211/files/styles/cgov_article/public/cgov_infographic/2020-08/balloon-graphic-layout-v14.png?itok=7SK7lHFU)
A swallowable balloon device can help detect Barrett esophagus, a condition that may confer a low risk of esophageal cancer.