NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Sharma’s Insights: Endoscopic Treatment of Barrett’s Esophagus

Professor of medicine at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, in Kansas City
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This month I’m focusing on the use of endoscopy in patients with Barrett’s esophagus, a topic that has received increasing interest in terms of both treatment and surveillance.

First, I chose a systematic review and meta-analysis that showed endoscopic therapy for BE is effective for durable eradication out to five years. This study brought to light a need for high-quality