Author commentary on Shashank Garg et al.

Shashank Garg et al. Spatial distribution of dysplasia in Barrett’s esophagus segments before and after endoscopic ablation therapy: a meta-analysis

The distribution of dysplasia in patients with Barrett’s esophagus (BE) before and after endoscopic therapy was assessed in this systematic review and meta-analysis. Prior to endoscopic eradication therapy, dysplasia was found to be more commonly located in the right half of the esophagus (OR 4.3); post-ablation, dysplasia was most commonly seen at the top of the gastric folds (OR 5.3). These results have significant ramifications for surveillance in BE patients before and after ablation therapy.

Publication History

Article published online:
17 December 2020