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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.
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