Endoscopy 2007; 39(11): 969-973
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-966924
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Reflux disease and Barrett’s esophagus

H.  Louis1
  • 1Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatopancreatology, Erasme University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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Publication Date:
10 October 2007 (online)

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Introduction

Several novel diagnostic methods have been developed for the diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) over the past few years, aiming either to be more convenient for patients, or to increase our diagnostic capabilities. In the same way, novel enhanced endoscopic imaging techniques have now become widely available, but the place of these new tools in clinical practice is still to be defined. The detection and treatment of early cancer in patients diagnosed with Barrett’s esophagus remains a challenge. This year in Washington, several abstracts at Digestive Disease Week presented novel techniques in the field of GERD and Barrett’s esophagus.

H. Louis, MD, PhD

Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatopancreatology

Erasme Hospital

Route de Lennik 808

B-1070 Brussels

Belgium

Fax: +32-2-555-46-97

Email: hlouis@ulb.ac.be