| Literature DB >> 11177683 |
Abstract
Dysplasia is the most important marker of progression to invasive cancer in Barrett's esophagus. Intensive endoscopic surveillance with biopsy may identify invasive cancer in a patient with high-grade dysplasia (HGD). Close relationship with an experienced gastrointestinal pathologist and thoracic surgeon will improve treatment decisions and patient outcomes. No intervention is required in patients with low-grade dysplasia (LGD); continued surveillance is recommended. Surgical resection is the currently accepted therapy for high-grade dysplasia. Endoscopic ablative therapy remains experimental.Entities:
Year: 2001 PMID: 11177683 DOI: 10.1007/s11938-001-0048-9
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Treat Options Gastroenterol ISSN: 1092-8472