title: Risk for cancer in Barrett's esophagus: medical versus surgical therapy.
abstract: Esophageal adenocarcinoma associated with Barrett's esophagus has been increasing in incidence over the past three decades. Our understanding of the risks for the development of esophageal adenocarcinoma in Barrett's esophagus is evolving. Newer treatment options for Barrett's esophagus are being developed in all areas, including endoscopic therapy, surgery, and chemoprevention trials.
authors.affiliation: Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System, 3601 South 6th Avenue, Section of Gastroenterology 111G-1, Tucson, AZ 85723, USA. vikramboolchand@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Vikram
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Boolchand
authors.forename: Richard E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Sampliner
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D001471:Barrett Esophagus / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors