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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Oncology

    Context:

    • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common condition often associated with Barrett's esophagus (BE), a precancerous lesion.
    • Accurate diagnosis and effective treatment are essential for managing GERD and preventing BE progression.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate the diagnostic value of routine endoscopy with chromoscopy for Barrett's esophagus in GERD patients.
    • To assess the feasibility and efficacy of a comprehensive treatment algorithm for BE, incorporating antireflux surgery.

    Summary:

    • Endoscopy with double chromoscopy demonstrated moderate sensitivity (71.9%) and high specificity (100%) for detecting BE in GERD patients.
    • A treatment strategy combining conservative therapy, antireflux surgery, and argon-plasma coagulation achieved excellent/satisfactory immediate results in 88.9% and long-term results in 89.5% of patients.

    Impact:

    • Highlights the necessity of biopsy and histological examination for all GERD patients, even without endoscopic suspicion of BE.
    • Establishes the high efficacy of a complex treatment algorithm, emphasizing the role of antireflux surgery in managing Barrett's esophagus.