Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a minimally invasive advanced imaging procedure using high-frequency sound waves to produce detailed images of the esophageal wall with fine-needle aspiration to biopsy adjacent lymph nodes….
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a safe and effective thermal ablative therapy for dysplastic Barrett’s esophagus (BE) and, to a lesser extent, nondysplastic BE. Before the utilization of RFA, there must…
Endoscopic resection has proven highly effective and safe in the removal of focal early neoplastic lesions in Barrett’s esophagus and is considered the cornerstone of endoscopic treatment. Several techniques are…
Gastroenterology society guidelines recommend endoscopic surveillance as a means to detect early stage cancer in Barrett’s esophagus. However, the incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma in Western countries continues to increase, suggesting…
Advances in imaging technologies have demonstrated promise in early detection of dysplasia and cancer in Barrett’s esophagus (BE). Optical chromoendoscopy, dye-based chromoendoscopy, and novel technologies have provided the opportunity to…
Guidelines for the screening and surveillance of Barrett’s esophagus continue to evolve as the incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma increases, identification of individuals at highest risk for cancer improves, and management…
Barrett’s esophagus (BE) predisposes patients to esophageal adenocarcinoma. 3 to 6% of individuals with gastro-esophageal reflux disease are estimated to have BE but only 20 to 25% of BE patients…
Despite the availability of safe and effective endoscopic treatment of Barrett’s esophagus (BE)–related dysplasia and neoplasia, the incidence and mortality from esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) have continued to increase. This likely…
Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma diagnoses have increased markedly in recent decades. Recent research with patients diagnosed with Barrett’s esophagus (the only known precursor for esophageal adenocarcinoma) and esophageal adenocarcinoma…
Nicholas J. Shaheen, MD, MPH, Editor I am so pleased to introduce this issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America , “New Directions in Barrett’s Esophagus.” In terms of…
