Surveillance in Barrett’s Esophagus: Utility and Current Recommendations

• Autores: Joel H. Rubenstein
• Localización: Gastroenterology clinics of North America, ISSN 0889-8553, Vol. 44, Nº. 2, 2015 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Barrett’s Esophagus), págs. 285-297
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Surveillance of Barrett’s esophagus for preventing death from esophageal adenocarcinoma is attractive and widely practiced. However, empirical evidence supporting its effectiveness is weak. Longer intervals between surveillance examinations are being recommended, supported by computer simulation analyses. If surveillance is performed, an adequate number of biopsies should be performed or the effect of surveillance would be squandered.