| Theme | Barrett's Esophagus | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Magnifying Endoscopy for Diagnosis of Barrett's Esophagus and Barrett's Esophageal Cancer | |
| Publish Date | 2007/01 | |
| Author | Ryoji Miyahara | Department of Gastroenterology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Yasumasa Niwa | Department of Gastroenterology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Shusuke Kitabatake | Department of Gastroenterology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Tetsuo Matsuura | Department of Gastroenterology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Yoichi Iguchi | Department of Gastroenterology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Yoshiko Kodama | Department of Gastroenterology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Naoki Ohmiya | Department of Gastroenterology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Hidemi Goto | Department of Gastroenterology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine |
| [ Summary ] | A specialized columnar epithelium (SCE) associated with Barrett's esophagus, has been detected in random biopsies employing conventional endoscopy. However, magnifying endoscopy can be used to observe pit patterns associated with SCE in Barrett's esophagus. Targeted biopsies performed with magnifying endoscopy may contribute to the early detection of Barrett's cancer. | |