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Review
. 2016 Oct-Dec;29(4):417-423.
doi: 10.20524/aog.2016.0070. Epub 2016 Jul 14.

Barrett's esophagus: lessons from recent clinical trials

Daniela Golger  1 , Andreas Probst  1 , Helmut Messmann  1
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Barrett's esophagus: lessons from recent clinical trials

Daniela Golger et al. Ann Gastroenterol. 2016 Oct-Dec.

Abstract

Data from recent studies cast doubt on former recommendations on diagnosis and management of Barrett's esophagus. Based on latest research findings several Gastroenterological Associations actualized their guidelines and international experts compiled consensus statements as practical help for clinicians. In this review we discuss recent trials and their impact on clinical practice, current recommendations and persisting controversies in Barrett's esophagus.

Keywords: Barrett’s esophagus; endoscopic eradication; endoscopic mucosal resection; endoscopic submucosal dissection; esophageal adenocarcinoma.

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Figure 1
Management of Barrett’s esophagus HGD, high-grade dysplasia; LGD, low-grade dysplasia; RFA, radiofrequency ablation.
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Figure 2
(A) Early esophageal adenocarcinoma (narrow band imaging); (B) after endoscopic submucosal dissection
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