Treatment of Barrett's Esophagus.
10.7704/kjhugr.2012.12.2.71
- Author:
Kyoung Min SOHN
1
;
Gwang Ho BAIK
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea. baikgh@hallym.or.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Barrett's esophagus;
Therapy
- MeSH:
Adenocarcinoma;
Asian Continental Ancestry Group;
Barrett Esophagus;
Endoscopy;
Gastroesophageal Reflux;
Humans
- From:The Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research
2012;12(2):71-74
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Barrett's esophagus is a premalignant condition, with dysplasia usually preceding the development of adenocarcinoma. Although Barrett's esophagus rarely progresses to adenocarcinoma in Asian population, the diagnosis and optimal management is a matter of debate. Current treatment guidelines include relieving gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms with medical or surgical measures and surveillance endoscopy. However, there is no verified treatment or management strategy shown to reduce moratlity rates of adenocarcinoma arising from Barrett's esophagus. In this review, the currently applied treatment modalities (medical, surgical and endoscopic treatment) of Barrett's esophagus will be introduced.
