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Screening for Barrett's esophagus by balloon cytology
M B Fennerty1, J DiTomasso, T G Morales
1Division of Gastroenterology, Oregon Health Sciences University, USA.
The American Journal of Gastroenterology
|August 1, 1995
Abstract
Objective:
to determine whether balloon cytology would allow a nonendoscopic diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus.
Methods:
In 10 unselected patients with Barrett's esophagus, balloon cytology was performed with a Brandt esophageal cytology balloon catheter prior to endoscopy/esophageal biopsy. Specimens were cytologically evaluated for the presence of goblet cells and/or dysplasia.
Results:
No patient had goblet cells or definitive columnar cell dysplasia.
Conclusion:
This technique with a commercially available balloon catheter does not allow for a nonendoscopic diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus.