Endoscopic mucosal resection

Endoscopic Mucosal Resection is a well established diagnostic and therapeutic technique in the management of esophageal neoplasia arising in the background of Barrett's esophagus. It is a valuable adjunct to ablative techniques for the treatment of dysplasia Barrett's esophagus. This article reviews the rationale, indications, methods and outcomes of endoscopic mucosal resection in Barrett's esophagus.

Keywords: Endoscopic mucosal resection, Dysplasia, Esophageal adenocarcinoma, Barrett's esophagus, Complications, Outcomes

Barrett's Esophagus Unit, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota

Address reprint requests to Ganapathy A. Prasad MD, MS, GI Diagnostic Unit, Alfred Main, 200 1st Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905

The authors report no direct financial interests that might pose a conflict of interest in connection with the submitted manuscript.

PII: S1096-2883(10)00032-X

doi:10.1016/j.tgie.2010.03.001

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