Screening for Barrett's esophagus by balloon cytology.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
to determine whether balloon cytology would allow a nonendoscopic diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus. In 10 unselected patients with Barrett's esophagus, balloon cytology was performed with a Brandt esophageal cytology balloon catheter prior to endoscopy/esophageal biopsy. Specimens were cytologically evaluated for the presence of goblet cells and/or dysplasia. No patient had goblet cells or definitive columnar cell dysplasia. This technique with a commercially available balloon catheter does not allow for a nonendoscopic diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus.
Medical subject headings
- Barrett Esophagus
- Catheterization
- Esophagus
- Mass Screening