Endoscopic Detection of Early Neoplasia in Patients With Barrett's Esophagus
Midwest Biomedical Research Foundation
Summary
* The use of high resolution endoscopy (HRE), narrow band imaging (NBI) and chromoendoscopy increases the detection rates of Barrett's esophagus (BE) and early neoplasia. * Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) will improve the accuracy for detection of dysplasia/early neoplasia. Specific Aim 1 - To create a video-atlas of non-dysplastic and dysplastic/early neoplastic lesions in patients with BE. This will be used for training purposes and to assess learning curve associated with these new technologies. Specific Aim 2 - To create a standardized classification system for the mucosal and vascular patterns observed in patients with BE. Specific Aim 3 - To determine the interobserver agreement using the video-atlas for the mucosal and vascular patterns classification agreed upon. Specific Aim 4 - To determine the endoscopic detection rate of esophageal cancer or precancerous lesions removed during endoscopy. Specific Aim 5 - To determine the pathologic and clinical outcomes of patients undergoing EMR/ablation; including morbidity, mortality and complications of the procedure. Results to date (June 2008) : this study is active and open to enrollment. Currently 26 patients have enrolled in this study at the Kansas City VA medical center. In order to participate, patients must be eligible for care at the KCVA hospital.
Description
B. BACKGROUND AND SIGNIFICANCE Burden of disease Barrett's esophagus (BE) is an acquired condition resulting from chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease and is a well recognized pre-malignant condition for the development of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) (1, 2). BE is defined as the displacement of the squamocolumnar junction proximal to the gastroesophageal junction with the presence of intestinal metaplasia (15). This condition entails a 30 to 50 fold greater risk for the development of EAC and has an incidence of development of EAC that approaches 0.5% annually (3, 4). EAC is a highly le…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * 18-80 years * Patients must be able to provide written informed consent * Patients referred for endoscopy for screening/surveillance of BE or for endoscopic treatment of BE with early mucosal neoplasia Exclusion Criteria: * Current use of aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents(NSAIDs),or chronic anticoagulants that cannot be discontinued prior to the procedure. * Inability to provide written informed consent * Significant thrombocytopenia or coagulopathy * Any significant co-morbid condition that would prevent the safe administration of conscious sedation
Location
- Kansas city VA Medical centerKansas City, Missouri