Findings Challenge Recommended Time Frame for Barrett’s Eradication

For patients with Barrett’s esophagus that is indicated for endoscopic eradication, complete eradication of intestinal metaplasia (CEIM) within 18 months has been proposed as a quality indicator. However, a new study evaluating this time frame found no effect on outcome, challenging the clinical utility of the metric.

“Achieving CEIM by 18 months was not associated with a decreased risk of recurrent dysplasia,” said Ali Soroush, MD, a second-year resident in the Department of