A new step for volumetric laser endomicroscopy: entering the therapeutic realm of endoscopic mucosal resection

The incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) is rising despite a better understanding of the natural history of Barrett ’s esophagus (BE) as a precursor lesion for EAC.1 Surveillance is recommended once the diagnosis of BE is established, and endoscopic eradication therapy is reserved for treatment of dysplasia or early neoplasia.2
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Original article Source Type: research