Barrett's Esophagus

Research

Mayo Clinic physicians have a special interest in Barrett's esophagus and have led the way in evaluating experimental imaging techniques such as laser confocal microscopy and Raman spectroscopy as well as minimally invasive therapies, including endoscopic mucosal resection, photodynamic therapy and radiofrequency ablation.

Mayo Clinic researchers have also pioneered methods for matching Barrett's patients with the appropriate treatments. Using a combination of genetic tests and endoscopy-related findings, Mayo scientists have shown that some people with Barrett's esophagus don't respond to certain commonly used treatments. They have also found new ways to use simple genetic tests to assess the cancer risk in Barrett's patients.

Publications

See a list of publications by Mayo Clinic doctors on Barrett's esophagus on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.