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Surveillance for Barrett's oesophagus: is there light at the end of the metaplastic tunnel?
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posted on 2023-05-17, 08:07 authored by Belo, AC, Playford, RJMetaplastic change of the oesophageal epithelium from normal stratified squamous to columnar-lined with intestinal metaplasia results in an increased risk of development of adenocarcinoma. As a result, endoscopic surveillance has been recommended for the surgically-fit patient. The evidence that these programmes are altering clinical outcome to any major degree, however, is weak. This review highlights some of the areas of controversy and outstanding points that need to be clarified to allow establishment of evidence-based medicine for this condition.
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Publication title
Surgeon-Journal of The Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and IrelandPagination
152-156ISSN
1479-666XDepartment/School
College Office - College of Health and MedicinePublisher
Royal College Surgeons EdinburghPlace of publication
Nicolson St, Edinburgh, Scotland, Eh8 9DwRepository Status
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