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Diagnosis of Neoplasia in Barrett’s Esophagus using Vital-dye Enhanced Fluorescence Imaging
Published on: May 11, 2014
Barrett's Esophagus
Daniel E Bujanda1, Christine Hachem2
1Daniel E. Bujanda, MD, is a Fellow in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Mo.
Abstract:
The prevalence of Barrett's esophagus is increasing in the United States and is a major risk factor for esophageal adenocarcinoma. This review serves to help primary care physicians and family practitioners better understand who should be screened for Barrett's esophagus, know the appropriate surveillance intervals for repeat endoscopy, and understand therapeutic options for the management of Barrett's esophagus.
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