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Barrett’s esophagus: lessons from recent clinical trials

Data from recent studies cast doubt on former recommendations on diagnosis and management of Barrett’s esophagus. Based on latest research findings several Gastroenterological Associations actualized their guidelines and international experts compiled consensus statements as practical help for clini...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Golger, Daniela, Probst, Andreas, Messmann, Helmut
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hellenic Society of Gastroenterology 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5049547/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27708506
http://dx.doi.org/10.20524/aog.2016.0070
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Sumario:Data from recent studies cast doubt on former recommendations on diagnosis and management of Barrett’s esophagus. Based on latest research findings several Gastroenterological Associations actualized their guidelines and international experts compiled consensus statements as practical help for clinicians. In this review we discuss recent trials and their impact on clinical practice, current recommendations and persisting controversies in Barrett’s esophagus.