Screening for Barrett's Oesophagus: Are We Ready for it?

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

The targeted approach adopted for Barrett's oesophagus (BO) screening is sub-optimal considering the large proportion of BO cases that are currently missed. We reviewed the literature highlighting recent technological advancements in efforts to counteract this challenge. We also provided insights into strategies that can improve the outcomes from current BO screening practises.

Recent findings

The standard method for BO detection, endoscopy, is invasive and expensive and therefore inappropriate for mass screening. On the other hand, endoscopy is more cost-effective for screening a high-risk population. A consensus has however not been reached on who should be screened. Risk prediction algorithms have been tested as an enrichment pre-screening tool reporting

SUBMITTER: Yusuf A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7962426 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature