title: Update on management of Barrett's esophagus.
abstract: Barrett's esophagus (BE) is a common condition that develops as a consequence of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The significance of Barrett's metaplasia is that predisposes to cancer development. This article provides a current evidence-based review for the management of BE and related early neoplasia. Controversial issues that impact the management of patients with BE, including definition, screening, clinical aspects, diagnosis, surveillance, and management of dysplasia and early cancer have been assessed.
authors.affiliation: Fernando Macías-García, J Enrique Domínguez-Muñoz, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
authors.forename: Fernando
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Macías-García
authors.affiliation: Fernando Macías-García, J Enrique Domínguez-Muñoz, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
authors.forename: J Enrique
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Domínguez-Muñoz
keywords: Barrett metaplasia; Barrett’s esophagus; Esophageal adenocarcinoma; Gastroesophageal reflux disease; Radiofrequency ablation