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1. How should Barrett’s oesophagus be defined and which patients should undergo regular surveillance? 2. Are there clinical features associated with increased cancer risk in Barrett’s oesophagus, which should influence the frequency of endo-scopic surveillance? 3. Are there diagnostic tools that should be uti-lised to screen the ...
8 lut 2023 · This guideline covers monitoring, treatment and follow-up for people aged 18 and over with Barrett’s oesophagus and stage 1 oesophageal adenocarcinoma. It includes advice on endoscopic and non-endoscopic techniques.
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have the best clinical profile for symptomatic management (Recommendation grade A). Antireflux surgery is not superior to pharmacological acid suppression for the prevention of neoplastic progression of Barrett's oesophagus (Recommendation grade C).
Surveillance in BE is aimed at early detection of dysplasia. Dysplasia is categorized as NDBE, indeterminate, LGD, HGD, or carcinoma [56]. The presence of dysplasia should be confirmed by a second pathologist expert in GI histopathology, due to a high degree of inter-observer variability [56].
What is the treatment for Barrett's oesophagus? The management of Barrett's oesophagus depends on your situation. Management options include: monitoring your condition - this is called surveillance; medicines to stop stomach acid; removing the affected area through an endoscope - this is called endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)
23 mar 2023 · The management of patients with Barrett’s esophagus still poses several clinical issues to the clinician, from correctly defining diagnosis to choosing adequate treatment. This brief and evidence-based review is aimed at providing a practical guide for the adequate management of this condition.
8 lut 2023 · Explore Mayo Clinic studies testing new treatments, interventions and tests as a means to prevent, detect, treat or manage this condition. Lifestyle and home remedies. Lifestyle changes can ease symptoms of GERD, which may underlie Barrett's esophagus. Consider: Maintaining a healthy weight.
