ReviewWorld journal of gastroenterology2015
Recent developments in pathogenesis, diagnosis and therapy of Barrett's esophagus.
Review in World journal of gastroenterology, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 9 citations in OpenAlex.
- The Effect of Endoscopic Surveillance in Patients With Barrett's Esophagus: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Gastroenterology · 2018Pooled it
- WATSAnnals of gastroenterology · 2021Article
- Point-Counterpoint: Screening and Surveillance for Barrett's Esophagus, Is It Worthwhile?Digestive diseases and sciences · 2018Review
- Esophageal cancer research today and tomorrow: Lessons from algae and other perspectives.AIMS genetics · 2018Review
- Clinical-morphological profiles of esophageal carcinoma's main types.Romanian journal of morphology and embryology = Revue roumaine de morphologie et embryologieArticle
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Abstract
The burden of illness from esophageal adenocarcinoma continues to rise in the Western world, and overall prognosis is poor. Given that Barrett's esophagus (BE), a metaplastic change in the esophageal lining is a known cancer precursor, an opportunity to decrease disease development by screening and surveillance might exist. This review examines recent updates in the pathogenesis of BE and comprehensively discusses known risk factors. Diagnostic definitions and challenges are outlined, coupled with an in-depth review of management. Current challenges and potential solutions related to screening and surveillance are discussed. The effectiveness of currently available endoscopic treatment techniques, particularly with regards to recurrence following successful endotherapy and potential chemopreventative agents are also highlighted. The field of BE is rapidly evolving and improved understanding of pathophysiology, combined with emerging methods for screening and surveillance offer hope for future disease burden reduction.
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