Endoscopic approaches to Barrett's oesophagus with high-grade dysplasia/early mucosal cancer.
This chapter will review the endoscopic approaches to the management of Barrett's oesophagus with high-grade dysplasia/early mucosal cancer. Factors to consider when evaluating patients for endoscopic management are detailed. Ablation and resection methods for eradication of Barrett's oesophagus with high-grade dysplasia/early mucosal cancer are reviewed. Strategies for combining therapies to achieve safe and effective eradication are discussed. Recommendations for complete eradication of all Barrett's mucosa and follow-up considerations are put forward.
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Gregory G
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Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine, Gastroenterology Division, 3rd floor Ravdin Building, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. gregory.ginsberg@uphs.upenn.edu
D001471:Barrett Esophagus / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000379:methods; D017679:Cryotherapy / Q000379:methods; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / Q000379:methods*; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D017075:Laser Coagulation / Q000379:methods; D010778:Photochemotherapy / Q000379:methods; D011230:Precancerous Conditions / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D011379:Prognosis