| Theme | Preventive Medicine of Gastrointestinal Cancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Barrett's Esophagus | |
| Publish Date | 2006/06 | |
| Author | Tomoyuki Koike | Department of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Hospital |
| Author | Shuichi Ohara | Department of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Hospital |
| Author | Yasuhiko Abe | Department of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Hospital |
| Author | Yoshifumi Inomata | Department of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Hospital |
| Author | Katsunori Iijima | Department of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Hospital |
| Author | Tooru Shimosegawa | Department of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | Some types of chromoendoscopy, magnification endoscopy or narrow-band imaging have been reported to have been used to effectively survey Barrett's esophagus cases. Targeted biopsies employing magnifying chromoendoscopy may contribute to early detection of Barrett's cancer. The value of PPI and aspirin / NSAIDs in the prevention of Barrett's cancer are still under investigation world wide. There are many reports on endoscopic ablation therapy for Barrett's esophagus. Further evaluation is warranted to define optimal methods and standardize procedures for diagnosis and management of Barrett's esophagus. | |