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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Jun 16, 2026; 18(6): 117354
Published online Jun 16, 2026. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v18.i6.117354
Table 2 Clinical advantages and appropriate indications of cryoballoon ablation
Potential advantages
Appropriate indications
Lesions unsuitable for CBA
Depth-limited uniform injury (reduced perforation risk)Benign non-ampullary duodenal adenomas (Paris 0-IIa/IIb)Bulky circumferential lesions (> 5 cm)
Preservation of submucosal collagen matrixRecurrent or fibrotic (non-lifting) lesionsSuspected deep submucosal invasion
Non-thermal mechanism avoiding coagulative necrosisResidual adenoma within scar tissue or near clipsLesions requiring histologic margin assessment
Technically simple balloon-based delivery systemLesions in angulated or technically challenging locations


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