Publications by authors named "Chatura S Jayasekera"

Background And Study Aims: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) combined with endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is effective for eradicating dysplastic Barrett's esophagus. The durability of response is reported to be variable. We aimed to determine the effectiveness and durability of RFA with or without EMR for patients with dysplastic Barrett's esophagus.

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Background: Identification and resection of mucosal abnormalities are critical in managing dysplastic Barrett's esophagus (BE) because these areas may harbor esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC).

Objectives: To compare mucosal lesion and EAC detection rates in dysplastic BE in the community versus a BE unit and assess the impact of EMR on disease staging and management.

Design: Prospective cohort study.

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Background: Currently, no recommendations exist for the endoscopic screening of patients in adulthood, with surgically corrected esophageal atresia (EA), for the development of esophageal cancer. A small number of individual case reports in the literature have raised concern that these cancers pose an increased risk (2 adenocarcinoma and 3 squamous cell carcinoma).

Methods: St Vincent's hospital has set up an EA clinic to review adult patients previously operated on for correction of EA.

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