Barrett's Esophagus and Adenocarcinoma
As association between Barrett's esophagus and adenocarcinoma of the esophagus is relatively frequent. Survival with adenocarcinoma is generally poor. Routine surveillance endoscopy is suggested with generous biopsy material and brush cytology to detect either high grade dysplasia or intramucos...
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| Main Authors: | , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Wiley
1988-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1988/817574 |
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| Summary: | As association between Barrett's esophagus and adenocarcinoma of
the esophagus is relatively frequent. Survival with adenocarcinoma is generally poor.
Routine surveillance endoscopy is suggested with generous biopsy material and brush
cytology to detect either high grade dysplasia or intramucosal carcinoma in patients with Barrett's esophagus. Individual cases of high grade dysplasia should be independently
confirmed by another pathologist familiar with dysplasia grading.
Esophagectomy should be recommended for those patients with high grade dysplasia
whose risk for surgery is outweighed by the possible presence or development of
cancer. |
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| ISSN: | 0835-7900 |