Management of high-grade dysplasia in Barrett's esophagus.
When Barrett's esophagus is complicated by adenocarcinoma, surgery is indicated in appropriate patients. Until now, high-grade dysplasia in Barrett's esophagus has been managed in a similar fashion. We explore this approach and review reported cases of high-grade dysplasia to suggest guidelines for collection of data to make future clinical decisions more rational.
Section Gastroenterology, Tucson VA Medical Center, AZ 85723.
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Garewal
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D001471:Barrett Esophagus / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans