Recurrent Barrett's esophagus and adenocarcinoma after esophagectomy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Esophagectomy is considered the gold standard for the treatment of high-grade dysplasia in Barrett's esophagus (BE) and for noninvasive adenocarcinoma (ACA) of the distal esophagus. If all of the metaplastic epithelium is remove...

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Main Authors: Hemminger Lois L, Wolfsen Herbert C, DeVault Kenneth R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-08-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/4/18