News tagged with intestinal metaplasia

Long-term success rates for eradication of Barrett's esophagus after endoluminal therapies, study shows

A new study from researchers at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania reports that endoluminal (endoscopic) therapies, combining resection and ablation techniques, for patients with Barrett's esophagus and high-grade ...

Cancer Feb 12, 2013 | not rated yet | 0

Barrett's esophagus carries lower risk of malignancy than previously reported

Patients with Barrett's esophagus may have a lower risk of esophageal cancer than previously reported, according to a large, long-term study published online June 16 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Cancer Jun 16, 2011 | not rated yet | 0 |