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- All aspects of Barrett’s esophagus are illustrated and evaluated: from epidemiology and traditional approaches to augmented endoscopy, confocal endomicroscopy, timing and protocol of clinic and endoscopic surveillance, and new treatment options, including the latest for endoluminal anti-reflux surgery
- Coherent layout throughout to facilitate easy reference
- A broad international perspective provided by authoring team, all leading experts in the field
This book focuses on Barrett’s Esophagus (BE), a clinical condition that must be evaluated in all patients affected by chronic GERD, and with an important link to esophageal cancer. Divided into four sections (morphological background, epidemiology and natural history, diagnosis, and treatments), this handy volume provides the latest indications regarding endoscopic approaches (first level and advanced endoscopy), pathological studies (pathology and molecular biology), and state-of-the-art therapeutic options (medical, endoscopic, and surgical) for BE. As such, it offers a valuable reference guide for all professionals involved in the management of BE (gastroenterologists, endoscopists, pathologists and surgeons), offering them a comprehensive overview and deeper understanding of this seemingly superficial disease. Table of Contents1 Morphologic backgrounds - 1.1 Macroscopic anatomy of esophagus
- 1.2 Microscopic anatomy and histology of esophagus
2 Epidemiology and natural history - 2.1 A window open on the west
- 2.2 A view to the east
- 2.3 Fisiopathology of GERD and natural history of Barrett esophagus
- 2.4 Obesity, GERD, and Barrett and cancer risk
3 Diagnosis - 3.1 First level endoscopy: traditional chromoendoscopy, Praga classification and biopsy protocol
- 3.2 Augmented endoscopy: zoom endoscopy and virtual chromoendoscopy
- 3.3 LASER confocal endomicroscopy: is it a clinical resource or still a research procedure? (
- 3.4 Histology: the different points of view on Barrett esophagus
- 3.5 The role of molecular biology
- 3.6 Timing and protocol of clinic and endoscopic surveillance
4 Treatments - 4.1 Lifestyles, medical therapy and chemoprevention
- 4.2 Endoscopic treatments: Photodynamic therapy
- 4.3 Endoscopic treatments: Cryotherapy
- 4.4 Endoscopic resections: EMR and ESD
- 4.5 Endoscopic treatments: Radiofrequency ablation
- 4.6 What we have to do after the treatment of metaplasia or displasia? Protocols and timing of follow-up in the treated patient
- 4.7 Is there a role for the surgeon in Barrett esophagus therapeutic management?
- 4.8 New option for endoluminal anti-reflux surgery
- 4.9 Early adenocarcinoma in Barrett esophagus: is this an endoscopic or a surgical problem?
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