The role of endoscopic ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of Barrett's esophagus.
Although initial studies suggest a limited role for EUS in the detection of BE and the diagnosis and staging of dysplasia, a defined role in several specific situations is emerging. EUS is useful in selecting appropriate candidates for nonoperative therapies by excluding patients with submucosal cancers and those with malignant lymph nodes. EUS may also help in the selection of patients for EMR, either alone or in combination with ablative therapies.
Owens
Michael M
MM
Division of Gastroenterology, University of Washington, 1959 NE Pacific Street, AA103K, Box 356424, Seattle, WA 98195, USA.
Kimmey
Michael B
MB
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001471:Barrett Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D019160:Endosonography / Q000379:methods*; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D011230:Precancerous Conditions / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*