Barrett's Esophagus

Research

Mayo Clinic physicians have a special interest in Barrett's esophagus and a reputation for evaluating experimental tests and therapies for the disease. Mayo's research scientists and clinicians have tested the latest therapies such as endoscopic mucosal resection and photodynamic therapy. Its researchers are devoted to finding ways to prevent, diagnose and cure the disease. Drugs and procedures that appear promising and safe in the laboratory can be offered to patients in numerous clinical trials; gastroenterologists consult with each patient to determine the appropriate clinical trial or other therapy. Mayo Clinic has a Barrett's family registry in which patients and family members are studied to try to identify the gene or genes involved in the development of Barrett's esophagus and esophagus cancer.

Publications

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