Expanding beyond endoscopy: A review of non-invasive modalities in Barrett's esophagus screening and surveillance.

ABSTRACT: Barrett's esophagus (BE) is a condition that results from replacement of the damaged normal squamous esophageal mucosa to intestinal columnar mucosa and is the most significant predisposing factor for development of esophageal adenocarcinoma. Current guidelines recommend endoscopic evaluation for screening and surveillance based on various risk factors which has limitations such as invasiveness, availability of a trained specialist, patient logistics and cost. Trans-nasal endoscopy is a less invasive modality but still has similar limitations such as limited availability of trained specialist and costs. Non-endoscopic modalities, in comparison, require minimal intervention, can be done in an office visit and has the potential to be a more ideal choice for mass public screening and surveill

SUBMITTER: Shahsavari D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9476875 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature