Wide-area transepithelial sampling of Barrett’s epithelium: “WATS” the benefit?
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1995-5374
Abstract: ded by all leading gastroenterology societies worldwide [1, 2]. The rationale for such a strategy is supported by several retrospective studies that have demonstrated reduced esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC)-related mortality and earlier stage diagnosis of cancer… read more here.
Keywords: sampling barrett; area transepithelial; barrett epithelium; area ... See more keywords
Wide-area transepithelial sampling with computer-assisted 3-dimensional analysis (WATS) markedly improves detection of esophageal dysplasia and Barrett's esophagus: analysis from a prospective multicenter community-based study
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DOI: 10.1093/dote/doy099
Abstract: Summary The 4-quadrant forceps biopsy (FB) protocol for identifying Barrett's esophagus (BE) and esophageal dysplasia (ED) suffers from poor sensitivity due to significant sampling error. We investigated the benefit of wide-area transepithelial sampling with 3-dimensional… read more here.
Keywords: esophageal dysplasia; detection; barrett esophagus; analysis ... See more keywords