Barrett's oesophagus (BO) Flashcards
1
Q
What is BO?
A
Metaplasia of normal stratified squamous epithelium of the oesophagus to columnar epithelium as a result of chronic GORD
2
Q
Why are patients with BO regularly monitored by endoscopy?
A
BO is a risk factor for developing oesophageal adenocarcinoma
3
Q
What medication can be used in the treatment of BO?
A
PPI i.e. omeprazole
4
Q
1) How can ablation treatment during endoscopy be used in the management of BO?
2) In which group of patients is this not recommended in?
A
1) Can destroy the pathological epithelium so that it is replaced with normal cells
2) Patients without dysplasia
5
Q
If there’s high grade dysplasia on the biopsy of a patient with Barrett’s oesophagus, how is it managed?
A
Endoscopic mucosal resection
