Endoscopic mucosal resection for Barrett's esophagus
HAYES, Inc.
Record ID 32006001566
English
Authors' objectives:
Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is proposed for the removal of low-grade and/or highgrade dysplasia in patients with Barrett's esophagus (BE). EMR is performed through an endoscope and involves lifting up the Barrett's lining to be removed by injecting a solution under it or applying suction to it, and then removing the diseased area. Unlike ablative methods such as photodynamic therapy and argon plasma coagulation, EMR permits histologic assessment of the entire specimen. Thus, EMR has the potential to be not only therapeutic but also diagnostic.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2006
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Barrett Esophagus
- Esophagus
Contact
Organisation Name:
HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address:
157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright:
HAYES, Inc.
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