Endoscopic Diagnosis of Barrett's Esophagus

L. G. Desbaillets; J. C. Mangla

doi:10.1055/s-0028-1098378

Endoscopy, Table of Contents

Endoscopy 1976; 08(2): 65-70
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1098378

Original Contributions

Endoscopic Diagnosis of Barrett's Esophagus

Endoskopisdie Diagnose des Barrett-ÖsophagusL. G. Desbaillets, J. C. Mangla

Monroe Community Hospital and Gastroenterology Unit, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester, Rochester, N.Y.

Abstract

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Summary

Four cases of Barrett's esophagus are presented. Diagnosis was confirmed by multiple serial biopsies of the esophagus. There are many features on endoscopic examination which suggest the diagnosis of this anomaly. These features are described in detail along with endoscopic pictures.

Zusammenfassung

Vier Fälle eines sog. Barrett-Ösophagus werden vorgestellt. Die Diagnose wurde durch Stufenbiopsien im Ösophagus gesichert. An Hand von endoskopischen Bildern werden die verschiedenen Aspekte, aufgrund derer die Diagnose ermöglicht wird, diskutiert.

Key-Words

Barrett's esophagus - esophagoscopy - serial biopsy

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