Surveillance of Barrettʼs oesophagus: physiciansʼ practices and review of current guidelines

BACKGROUND OBJECTIVE METHODS RESULTS CONCLUSIONSThe survey indicates widespread practice of cancer surveillance for patients with Barrettʼs oesophagus in the Netherlands. However, there is limited uniformity in the frequency and intensity of endoscopic histological follow-up. This variability in cli...

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Veröffentlicht in:	European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology 2000-01, Vol.12 (1), p.111-117
Hauptverfasser:	van Sandick, Johanna W, Bartelsman, Joep F. W. M, van Lanschot, J Jan B, Tytgat, Guido N. J, Obertop, Hugo
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Age Factors Barrett Esophagus - diagnosis Barrett Esophagus - pathology Barrett Esophagus - surgery Biological and medical sciences Biopsy - statistics & numerical data Disease Progression Esophagoscopy Esophagus Follow-Up Studies Gastroenterology - statistics & numerical data Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen Humans Medical sciences Netherlands - epidemiology Other diseases. Semiology Patient Selection Practice Guidelines as Topic Practice Patterns, Physicians Surveys and Questionnaires
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Zusammenfassung:	BACKGROUND OBJECTIVE METHODS RESULTS CONCLUSIONSThe survey indicates widespread practice of cancer surveillance for patients with Barrettʼs oesophagus in the Netherlands. However, there is limited uniformity in the frequency and intensity of endoscopic histological follow-up. This variability in clinical practice may result from conflicting data and recommendations in the literature. Updated consensus is needed in this area. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 12:111-117 © 2000 Lippincott Williams & WilkinsEuropean Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology 2000, 12:111-117
ISSN:	0954-691X 1473-5687
DOI:	10.1097/00042737-200012010-00020