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ArticleWorld journal of gastrointestinal endoscopy2012

Diagnosis and management of Barrett's metaplasia: What's new.

Fábio Segal, Helenice Pankowski Breyer

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Article in World journal of gastrointestinal endoscopy, 2012. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Fábio SegalFábio Segal, Physician and Endoscopist at Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre-RS, 90.035-001, Brazil.
Helenice Pankowski Breyer

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Barrett's esophagus (BE) is a complication of gastroesophageal reflux disease, and a premalignant lesion for esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC). Observational studies suggest that endoscopic surveillance is associated with the detection of dysplasia and EAC at an early stage along with improved survival, but controversies still remain. The management of patients with BE involves endoscopic surveillance, preventive and clinical measures for cancer, and endoscopic and surgical approaches to treatment. Deciding upon the most appropriate treatment is a challenge. This study presents the results and the effectiveness of these practices.

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Barrett’s esophagusEsophageal adenocarcinomaEsophageal premalignancyIntestinal metaplasiaMetaplastic columnar mucosa

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PMID23125895
PMCPMC3487185

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