Clinical Review

Update on Management of Barrett’s Esophagus for Primary Care Providers


 

References

It is worth noting that a large trial on the efficacy and safety of aspirin for prevention of adenocarcinoma progression in Barrett’s esophagus is ongoing in the UK (AspECT trial). The AspECT trial examines the efficacy of low dose vs. high dose PPI with or without aspirin for the chemoprevention of esophageal adenocarcinoma. The theory behind the study is the inhibition of COX 2 receptors in Barrett’s cells can decrease tissue progression to cancer. This chempreventive effect of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs was shown to be augmented when combined with statin intake [56,135–138].

Conclusion

Barrett’s esophagus is usually diagnosed during routine endoscopic examination. The initial symptoms are those associated with GERD, like heartburn, dyspepsia, and regurgitation. Specialized columnar epithelium is the hallmark of histopathological diagnosis. Recommendations of the ACG and AGA suggest treatment based on biopsy results. The intervention would vary on a wide spectrum starting from acid suppression, radiofrequency ablation, endoscopic resection therapy, and rarely, esophagectomy.

Corresponding author: Mohamed O. Othman, MD, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Section, Baylor College of Medicine, 7200 Cambridge St., Suite 8C, Houston, TX 77030, mohamed.othman@bcm.edu.

Financial disclosures: Dr. Othman has received grant support from Abbvie and has served as a consultant for Olympus.

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