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Chapter-05 Endoscopic Eradication Therapies for Barrett's Neoplasia

BOOK TITLE: Gastrointestinal Cancers: Endoscopic Imaging and Treatment

Author
1. Pech Oliver
2. Falk Gary W
ISBN
9789350258934
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11767_5
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2013
Pages
12
Author Affiliations
1. HSK Wiesbaden, Ludwig-Erhard-Str. 100, 65199 Wiesbaden, Germany
2. Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA
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Abstract

The risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma increases with higher grades of dysplasia specifically high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia (HGIN) that warrants endoscopic treatment. Endoscopic treatment techniques include photodynamic therapy (PDT), radiofrequency ablation (RFA), cryoablation, argon plasma coagulation (APC), multipolar electrocoagulation (MPEC), endoscopic resection (ER), and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). The choice of endoscopic treatment technique depends upon the stage and extent of Barrett’s neoplasia, the presence of visible lesion, and the availability of expertise and equipment. These modalities are safe and very effective in maintaining complete remission comparable to surgery. In this chapter, we will discuss the different endoscopic treatment strategies for Barrett’s neoplasia in detail.

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