Evaluation and Management of Premalignant Conditions of the Esophagus: A Systematic Survey of International Guidelines.

Abstract

Esophageal cancer represents one of the most lethal forms of malignancy. The growing incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma represents an emerging public health concern. This review article summarizes current diagnostic, management, and therapeutic practices of premalignant conditions of the esophagus including Barrett's esophagus, tylosis, granular cell tumors, achalasia, and the ingestion of caustic substances. Our report provides clinicians and academics with a global clinical perspective regarding presentation, surveillance guidelines, and therapeutic management of these esophageal conditions.

• Authors: Daryl Ramai, Jonathan K Lai, Emmanuel Ofori, Sandar Linn, Madhavi Reddy
• Journal: Journal of clinical gastroenterology (J Clin Gastroenterol) Vol. 53 Issue 9 Pg. 627-634 (10 2019) ISSN: 1539-2031 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 31403982 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Systematic Review)

Topics

• Adenocarcinoma (diagnosis, therapy)
• Barrett Esophagus (diagnosis, therapy)
• Esophageal Neoplasms (diagnosis, therapy)
• Humans
• Practice Guidelines as Topic
• Precancerous Conditions (diagnosis, therapy)