Background With recent advances in endoscopy, endoscopic techniques have surpassed
esophagectomy in the treatment of dysplastic Barrett's esophagus (BE). Objective To …

Barrett's esophagus (BE) is defined as abnormal specialized columnar metaplasia with
intestinalization in place of the normal squamous esophageal epithelium. Gastroesophageal …

BACKGROUND: Endoscopic resection and radiofrequency ablation are now established
therapies for high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia and mucosal cancer complicating Barrett's …

Despite the presence of Barrett's esophagus (BE) in 1% to 2% of the US population, its
association with progression to esophageal adenocarcinoma, and a 500% increase in the …

Results: Complete Barrett's esophagus eradication was achieved in seven patients, and
partial eradication was achieved in three. There were no major complications. One case of …

BACKGROUND & AIMS: The goal of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for patients with Barrett's
esophagus (BE) is to eliminate dysplasia and metaplasia. The efficacy and safety of RFA for …

OBJECTIVES: The extent of reduction of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) incidence in
Barrett's esophagus (BE) patients after endoscopic ablation is not known. The objective of …

760 GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY VOLUME 58, NO. 5, 2003 techniques despite the
lack of prospective, randomized, controlled trials to establish their efficacy. In the past 10 …

Description The purpose of this best practice advice article is to describe the role of Barrett's
endoscopic therapy (BET) in patients with Barrett's esophagus (BE) with dysplasia and/or …

Barrett's esophagus (BE) is a condition in which the normal esophageal squamous
epithelium is replaced by specialized intestinal metaplasia. This condition is thought to …