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Published on: August 9, 2016
Endoscopic methods for the detection and treatment of gastric cancer
Negar Niknam1, Steven Obanor, Linda A Lee
1Division of Gastroenterology, Maimonides Medical Center, New York, USA.
Purpose Of Review:
The intent of this review is to describe new advances in endoscopic approaches to surveillance and management of gastric cancer.
Recent Findings:
There are new endoscopic techniques and approaches that have improved the detection of gastric cancer, including narrow band imaging, confocal laser endocytomicroscopy and magnetically controlled capsule endoscopy. This article highlights the role of endoscopic submucosal dissection in the treatment of focal and diffuse gastric dysplasia and early gastric cancer with a discussion of indications, complications and outcomes. We review several recent guidelines addressing the surveillance strategies for individuals at high-risk for developing gastric cancer, such as those with atrophic gastritis and intestinal metaplasia, how gastric dysplasia and early gastric cancer can be endoscopically managed, and recommended surveillance after endoscopic intervention.
Summary:
Endoscopic approaches are evolving rapidly that will improve detection of dysplasia and early gastric cancer in high-risk individuals. Surveillance guidelines from various international societies reflect differences in local experience and prevalence of gastric cancer. Endoscopic submucosal dissection is now widely accepted as a first-line approach to early gastric cancers that can be resected en-bloc .
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