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World J Gastroenterol. May 7, 2019; 25(17): 2045-2057
Published online May 7, 2019. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v25.i17.2045
Published online May 7, 2019. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v25.i17.2045
Evolving screening and surveillance techniques for Barrett's esophagus
David Steele, Kondal Kyanam Kabir Baig, Shajan Peter, Basil Hirschowitz Endoscopic Centre of Endoscopic Excellence, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, United Sates
Author contributions: Steele D was responsible for the literature review, analysis, interpretation and drafting of the article; Kyanam Kabir Baig K was responsible for additional design, critical revision of the article for important intellectual content; Peter S was responsible for conception and design, critical revision and final approval of article.
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Corresponding author: Shajan Peter, FASGE, MD, Associate Professor, Basil Hirschowitz Endoscopic Centre of Endoscopic Excellence, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 6th Floor Jefferson Tower, 625 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35249, United States. ssugandha@uabmc.edu
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Received: January 21, 2019
Peer-review started: January 21, 2019
First decision: February 21, 2019
Revised: March 26, 2019
Accepted: April 10, 2019
Article in press: April 11, 2019
Published online: May 7, 2019
Peer-review started: January 21, 2019
First decision: February 21, 2019
Revised: March 26, 2019
Accepted: April 10, 2019
Article in press: April 11, 2019
Published online: May 7, 2019
Core Tip
Core tip: Appropriate screening and diagnosis of Barrett’s esophagus and dysplasia and thereby cancer prevention is challenging. Newer imaging modalities aid and complement the role of traditional endoscopy with biopsy. Research in this area is promising and primarily focused on improved optical technology and advanced sampling techniques.