Open AccessEndoscopic modalities for the diagnosis of Barrett’s oesophagus
Author(s) -
Sharma Neel,
Srivastava Supriya,
Kern Florian,
Xian Wa,
Ming Teh,
McKeon Frank,
Ho Khek Yu
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
ueg journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.667
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 2050-6414
pISSN - 2050-6406
DOI - 10.1177/2050640615619281
Subject(s) - medicine , barrett's oesophagus , modalities , radiology , general surgery , endoscopy , gastroenterology , adenocarcinoma , cancer , social science , sociology
Barrett’s oesophagus is a pre‐malignant condition associated with the development of oesophageal adenocarcinoma. Currently white light endoscopy and biopsy is the mainstay diagnostic tool. Yet this approach is troubled by issues related to cumbersome biopsy sampling, biopsy sampling errors and cost. Therefore in order to overcome such adversity, there needs to be evolutionary advancement in terms of diagnosis, which should address these concerns and ideally enhance risk stratification in order to provide timely management in real time. This review highlights the current endoscopic tools aimed to enhance the diagnosis of Barrett’s oesophagus and its subsequent progression.