Local endoscopic therapy for intraepithelial high-grade neoplasia and early adenocarcinoma in Barrett's oesophagus: acute-phase and intermediate results of a new treatment approach.

A, May; L, Gossner; O, Pech; A, Fritz; E, Günter; G, Mayer; H, Müller; G, Seitz; M, Vieth; M, Stolte; C, Ell

doi:10.1097/00042737-200210000-00009

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Local endoscopic therapy for intraepithelial high-grade neoplasia and early adenocarcinoma in Barrett's oesophagus: acute-phase and intermediate results of a new treatment approach.

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May A

Gossner L

Pech O

Abstract

Background Radical oesophageal resection has until now been regarded as the gold standard for treatment in intraepithelial high-grade neoplasia or early adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus. However, the mortality and morbidity rates are substantial.Design A new therapeutic approach involving low-risk e...

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