The Society of Thoracic Surgeons practice guideline series: guidelines for the management of Barrett's esophagus with high-grade dysplasia.

Fernando, Hiran C; Murthy, Sudish C; Hofstetter, Wayne; Shrager, Joseph B; Bridges, Charles; Mitchell, John D; Landreneau, Rodney J; Clough, Ellen R et al. · Ann Thorac Surg · 2009

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Abstract

The management of Barrett's esophagus with high-grade dysplasia is controversial. The standard of care has traditionally been esophagectomy. However, a number of treatment options aimed at esophageal preservation are increasingly being utilized by many centers. These esophageal-sparing approaches include endoscopic surveillance, mucosal ablation, and endoscopic mucosal resection. In this guideline we review the best evidence supporting these commonly used strategies for high-grade dysplasia to better define management and guide future investigation.

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