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Endoscopic Mucosal Resection for Barrett's Esophagus.

Phillip S Ge¹, V Raman Muthusamy¹

¹Division of Digestive Diseases, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA , Los Angeles, California.

Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. Part A

|December 1, 2016

Summary

Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) offers a minimally invasive approach for gastrointestinal lesions. This review details EMR techniques, focusing on Barrett's esophagus management and endoscopic eradication therapy.

Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Endoscopic Surgery
Oncology

Background:

Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is a minimally invasive endoscopic technique.
It is widely used for superficial gastrointestinal lesions in both the upper and lower tracts.
Barrett's esophagus (BE) management is a key application.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the indications and techniques of EMR.
To focus on the endoscopic management of Barrett's esophagus (BE).
To discuss EMR's efficacy and role in endoscopic eradication therapy for BE.

Main Methods:

Review of endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) techniques, specifically cap EMR and band EMR.
Discussion of the efficacy of these EMR methods.
Integration of EMR into the broader treatment paradigm for Barrett's esophagus.

Main Results:

EMR is effective for managing superficial gastrointestinal lesions.
Cap EMR and band EMR are two primary techniques with distinct applications.
EMR is a crucial component of endoscopic eradication therapy for BE.

Conclusions:

EMR is a valuable, minimally invasive option for superficial GI lesions.
Specific EMR techniques, cap and band, offer tailored approaches.
EMR plays a significant role in the comprehensive endoscopic management of Barrett's esophagus.

Keywords:

Barrett's esophagus endoscopic mucosal resection endoscopic techniques gastroesophageal reflux disease

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