Mo1173 ENHANCED CHARACTERIZATION OF BARRETT'S ESOPHAGUS ISLANDS THROUGH A REVISION OF THE PRAGUE CRITERIA

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) remains one of the most common referrals to gastroenterology and is associated with a 10-15% risk of Barrett ’s esophagus (BE). Although progression to esophageal adenocarcinoma is low in BE, current recommendations are for eradication therapy in patients found to have dysplasia on histology. Endoscopic eradication strategies range from radiofrequency ablation (RFA), photodynamic therapy, cryotherapy and endoscopic resection. The current standards in reporting BE extent via the Prague Criteria and biopsy protocol via the Seattle protocol do not address the finding of Barrett’s islands (BI) or their significance.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Monday abstract Source Type: research