Revisiting Barrett's Esophagus / edited by Giuseppe Galloro.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Galloro, Giuseppe, editor.

SpringerLink (Online service)

Series:

Medicine (Springer-11650)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Abdomen--Surgery.

Abdomen.

Gastroenterology.

Cancer--Surgery.

Cancer.

Abdominal Surgery.

Surgical Oncology.

Local Subjects:

Abdominal Surgery.

Gastroenterology.

Surgical Oncology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XIII, 207 pages) : 43 illustrations, 35 illustrations in color

Edition:

First edition 2019.

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019.

System Details:

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Summary:

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. .

Contents:

Part I. Morphologic backgrounds

1. Macroscopic anatomy of esophagus

2. Microscopic anatomy and histology of esophagus

Part II. Epidemiology and natural history

3. Definition and epidemiology of Barrett's esophagus

4. Pathophysiolgy of esophageal reflux disease and natural history of Barrett's esophagus

5. Obesity: Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer risk

Part III. Diagnosis

6. First level endoscopy in Barrett's esophagus: endoscopic pictures, Prague classification and biopsy protocols

7. Augmented endoscopy in Barrett's esophagus: zoom endoscopy, traditional, and virtual chromoendoscopy

8. Confocal LASER endomicroscopy in Barrett's esophagus: is it a clinical resource or still a research procedure?

9. Histology: the different points of view on Barrett's esophagus

10. The role of molecular biology in diagnosis and follow-up of Barrett's esophagus

11. Timing and protocols of clinical and endoscopic surveillance of Barrett's esophagus

Part IV. Treatments

12. Lifestyles, medical therapy, and chemoprevention

13. Photodynamic therapy

14. Cryotherapy

15. Endoscopic resections: EMR and ESD

16. Radiofrequency ablation

17. What we have to do after the treatment of metaplasia or dysplasia in Barrett's esophagus? Protocols and timing of follow-up in the treated patient

18. Is there a role for the surgeon in therapeutic management of Barrett esophagus?

19. Early adenocarcinoma in Barrett esophagus: is this an endoscopic or a surgical problem?.

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

978-3-319-92093-1

9783319920931

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