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New Screening Methods for Barrett Esophagus
G&H How are patients typically screened for Barrett esophagus? MS The most common way gastroenterologists screen for Barrett esophagus (BE) is with upper endoscopy (ie, […]
Management of Barrett Esophagus Following Radiofrequency Ablation
Abstract: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) effectively treats dysplastic Barrett esophagus (BE), reduces the risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC), and infrequently produces complications. Complications of RFA include […]
Endoscopic Management of Barrett Esophagus
G&H What are the current guideline recommendations regarding endoscopic screening and surveillance for Barrett esophagus? NS A risk-based algorithm, based upon multiple factors, is used […]
Evaluation of Dysplasia in Barrett Esophagus
Abstract: Barrett esophagus (BE) is the precursor lesion to adenocarcinoma of the esophagus. The current surveillance strategy of 4-quadrant Seattle protocol biopsies has been associated […]
Optical Coherence Tomography for Barrett Esophagus
G&H Can you provide a brief overview of optical coherence tomography? VK Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is an advanced imaging technology that was developed in […]