title: [Management of Barrett's esophagus].
abstract: The subject of this review concerns advances in the diagnosis, etiology, complications, treatment and surveillance of Barrett's esophagus. Current management of Barrett's esophagus is discussed and indications of surgical treatment are clarified while specific destruction of Barrett's mucosa is possible by endoscopic management (laser or photodynamic therapy).
authors.affiliation: Service de Chirurgie Générale et Digestive et de Transplantation Hépatique, Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Lyon. jacques.baulieux@chu-lyon.fr
authors.forename: J Y
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Mabrut
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Baulieux
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000209:etiology; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001471:Barrett Esophagus / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D001706:Biopsy; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology; D016629:Esophagectomy; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D004947:Esophagus / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D016481:Helicobacter Infections / Q000150:complications; D016480:Helicobacter pylori; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010778:Photochemotherapy; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors