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Progress in Screening for Barrett’s Esophagus

Year: 2020

Type: review

Abstract: The rapid increase in the incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma in Western populations over the past 4 decades and its associated poor prognosis, unless detected early has generated great interest in screening for the precursor lesion Barrett's esophagus (BE). Recently, there have been significant developments in imaging-based modalities and esophageal cell-sampling devices coupled with biomarker assays. In this review, the authors discuss the rationale for screening for BE and the factors to consider for targeting the at-risk population. They also explore future avenues for research in this area.

Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America

DOI: 10.1016/j.giec.2020.08.004

Authors: Wei Keith Tan, Anamay N. Sharma, Amitabh Chak, Rebecca C. Fitzgerald