Endotherapies for Barrett esophagus
Bennett, R.D.; Velanovich, V.
Minerva Chirurgica 71(5): 300-310
2016
ISSN/ISBN: 1827-1626 PMID: 27391221 Document Number: 690862
Barrett esophagus (BE) is becoming an increasingly common complication. It places patients at higher risk for esophageal adenocaricnoma. Surveillance and acid suppression has been the mainstay of treatment. Recent advances in endoscopic therapies have allowed irradication of BE and reduction in cancer risk. This article reviews the available endotherapies and their efficacy.