| Literature DB >> 30505970 |
Silvia Pecere1, Guido Costamagna1.
Abstract
Barrett's esophagus (BE) is a premalignant condition characterized by replacement of the esophageal lining with metastatic columnar epithelium. To date, the management in case of confirmed low-grade dysplasia (LGD) remains controversial. In this article we summarize the available endoscopic options and their results in terms of efficacy and safety in the treatment of confirmed LGD in BE.Entities:
Keywords: Barrett’s esophagus (BE); dysplasia; endoscopy; personalized medicine
Year: 2018 PMID: 30505970 PMCID: PMC6232059 DOI: 10.21037/tgh.2018.10.01
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Transl Gastroenterol Hepatol ISSN: 2415-1289