Squamous reepithelialization after circumferential endoscopic mucosal resection of superficial carcinoma arising in Barrett's esophagus

Endoscopy. 2004 Oct;36(10):909-12. doi: 10.1055/s-2004-825830.

Abstract

Recent reports on the results of endoscopic ablation of Barrett's mucosa have been promising, particularly when total mucosal ablation is coupled with aggressive acid-suppression treatment using high-dose proton-pump inhibitor therapy. There is also a considerable literature on reepithelialization after ablative treatments in Barrett's esophagus. This report describes a case of multifocal superficial adenocarcinoma arising in Barrett's mucosa that was successfully treated with total circumferential endoscopic mucosal resection, with a subsequent follow-up of more than 2 years. This is the first report describing the process of squamous reepithelialization after endoscopic mucosal resection in Barrett's esophagus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / etiology
  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology
  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery*
  • Aged
  • Barrett Esophagus / complications*
  • Barrett Esophagus / drug therapy
  • Barrett Esophagus / pathology
  • Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / etiology
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Esophagus / pathology
  • Esophagus / surgery*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mucous Membrane / pathology
  • Mucous Membrane / surgery
  • Regeneration
  • Treatment Outcome