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01-09-2003 | World Progress in Surgery

Role of Surveillance in Intestinal Metaplasia of the Esophagus and Gastroesophageal Junction

Authors: Guido N.J. Tytgat, M.D., Johanna W. van Sandick, M.D., J. Jan B. van Lanschot, M.D., Huug Obertop, M.D.

Published in: World Journal of Surgery | Issue 9/2003

Abstract

This article reviews current concepts of cancer surveillance in esophageal columnar metaplasia (Barrett’s esophagus) and intestinal metaplasia at the gastroesophageal junction. An overview is given of the available data on the prevalence of intestinal metaplasia in biopsies from the distal esophagus and from the gastroesophageal junction. Furthermore, special attention is given to the endoscopic detection of dysplasia and early malignancy. Finally, the costs of endoscopic surveillance and its effect on mortality rates from esophageal adenocarcinoma are discussed.

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Title: Role of Surveillance in Intestinal Metaplasia of the Esophagus and Gastroesophageal Junction
Authors: Guido N.J. Tytgat, M.D.
Johanna W. van Sandick, M.D.
J. Jan B. van Lanschot, M.D.
Huug Obertop, M.D.
Publication date: 01-09-2003
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: World Journal of Surgery / Issue 9/2003
Print ISSN: 0364-2313
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2323
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-003-7194-2

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Role of Surveillance in Intestinal Metaplasia of the Esophagus and Gastroesophageal Junction

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