Barrett's oesophagus: treatment with surgery

Abstract

Barrett's oesophagus develops as a consequence of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and may progress to oesophageal adenocarcinoma. Antireflux surgery is an option for patients with reflux disease, but the efficacy and impact on the natural history of disease in patients with Barrett's oesophagus is controversial. This review addresses the existing data on these important issues.

Keywords: Antireflux surgery; Barrett's oesophagus; Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease; Nissen fundoplication; Oesophageal adenocarcinoma.