Endoscopic Surveillance of Barrett’s Esophagus Not Linked With Cancer Survival

Researchers have determined endoscopic surveillance of Barrett’s esophagus does not decrease the mortality risk of esophageal cancer, according to a study in Gastroenterology.

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Researchers looked at 38 patients with BE who died from adenocarcinoma and 101 who did not. They were unable to link surveillance at three years and survival rates.

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