Endoscopic management of Barrett's esophagus with high-grade dysplasia and early-stage esophageal adenocarcinoma.

Thorac Surg Clin

Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 146, Houston, TX 77030, USA. Electronic address:

Published: November 2013

AI Article Synopsis

  • Recent advancements in endoscopic procedures like endoscopic resection, radiofrequency ablation, and cryoablation are improving treatment for Barrett's esophagus and early esophageal cancer.
  • The review identifies ideal candidates for these therapies and outlines the various current treatment options available.
  • It also evaluates clinical and safety outcomes, providing specific management recommendations for clinicians.

Article Abstract

Several endoscopic procedures have been recently developed for the treatment of Barrett's esophagus and early esophageal cancer, including endoscopic resection, radiofrequency ablation, and cryoablation. This review article discusses ideal candidates for endoscopic therapies, current treatment modalities, clinical and safety outcomes, and specific management recommendations.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.thorsurg.2013.07.010DOI Listing

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