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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Dec 25, 2015; 7(19): 1311-1317
Published online Dec 25, 2015. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v7.i19.1311
Published online Dec 25, 2015. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v7.i19.1311
Endoscopic options for treatment of dysplasia in Barrett’s esophagus
R Brooks Vance, Kerry B Dunbar, VA North Texas Healthcare System, Dallas VA Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75231, United States
Author contributions: Both Vance RB and Dunbar KB provided substantial contributions to conception and design, acquisition of data, as well as the drafting the article or revising it critically for important intellectual content, and gave final approval of the version to be published.
Conflict-of-interest statement: Dr. R Brooks Vance and Dr. Kerry B Dunbar have no conflicts of interest to report.
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Correspondence to: Kerry B Dunbar, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine, VA North Texas Healthcare System, Dallas VA Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 4500 South Lancaster Road, GI Lab CA 111-B1, Dallas, TX 75231, United States. kerry.dunbar@utsouthwestern.edu
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Received: April 28, 2015
Peer-review started: May 5, 2015
First decision: September 8, 2015
Revised: September 17, 2015
Accepted: November 10, 2015
Article in press: November 11, 2015
Published online: December 25, 2015
Peer-review started: May 5, 2015
First decision: September 8, 2015
Revised: September 17, 2015
Accepted: November 10, 2015
Article in press: November 11, 2015
Published online: December 25, 2015
Core Tip
Core tip: Endoscopic treatment of high-grade dysplasia in Barrett’s esophagus (BE) has become the standard of care for patients with this premalignant condition. In this review, we highlight the efficacy, durability and safety of the available endoscopic therapies for BE with high-grade dysplasia.