barrett's oesophagus

Question 1

what is barrett’s oesophagus

Answer 1

metaplasia of lower oesophageal mucosa with the usual squamous epithelium replaced by columnar epithelium

Question 2

management of barrett’s oesophagus

Answer 2

high dose PPI
endoscopic surveillance with biopsies 3-5 years

Question 3

dysplasia is identified on endoscopy in barrett’s oesophagus- next step?

Answer 3

radiofrequency ablation
endoscopic mucosal resection