Magnification chromoendoscopy for the detection of intestinal metaplasia and dysplasia in Barrett's oesophagus.

Background The presence of intestinal metaplasia (IM) in the columnar lined distal oesophagus defines Barrett's oesophagus with the risk of future malignant transformation. The distribution of both IM and dysplasia (low grade (LGD) and high grade (HGD)) within the columnar lined oesophagus is patchy... View More