Barrett's esophagus

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  1. Ernest P. Bouras, M.D.

    Ernest P. Bouras, M.D.

    1. Gastroenterologist
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Colonoscopy, Ablation therapy, Upper endoscopy, Endoscopic mucosal resection, Esophageal manometry, pH testing, Bravo c...apsule pH test, Impedance pH testing, Breath testing, Anorectal manometry, GI motility test, Esophageal dilation, Colon cancer, Polyp, Colonic dysmotility, Gastrointestinal perforation, Gastrointestinal varices, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Dysphagia, Esophageal cancer, Barrett's esophagus, Esophagitis, Esophageal foreign body , Gastroparesis, Gastrointestinal disorder, Achalasia, Constipation, Indigestion, Esophageal spasms, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Esophageal stricture, Pelvic floor dysfunction, Chronic gastrointestinal bleeding, Radiation proctopathy

  2. Steven Bowers, M.D.

    Steven Bowers, M.D.

    1. General Surgeon
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Gastric bypass surgery, Heller myotomy, Gastrectomy, Fundoplication, Peroral endoscopic myotomy, Transoral incisionless... fundoplication, Minimally invasive esophagectomy, Esophageal cancer, Barrett's esophagus, Stomach cancer, Zenker's diverticulum, Gastroparesis, Hernia, Achalasia

  3. Bhaumik Brahmbhatt, M.B.B.S., M.D.

    Bhaumik Brahmbhatt, M.B.B.S., M.D.

    1. Internist
    2. Gastroenterologist
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Colonoscopy, Upper endoscopy, Endoscopic mucosal resection, Endoscopic ultrasound, Capsule endoscopy, Double balloon en...teroscopy, Polypectomy, Single balloon enteroscopy, Small bowel polypectomy, Balloon-assisted enteroscopy, Colon cancer prevention, Intestinal biopsy, Small bowel stricture dilation, Esophageal dilation, Intestinal bleeding control, Pancreatic cancer prevention, Endoscopic full-thickness resection, Esophageal cancer prevention, AVM ablation, Colon cancer, Polyp, Pancreatic cancer, Gastrointestinal varices, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Pancreatic cyst, Esophageal cancer, Barrett's esophagus, Colon polyps, Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, Pancreatitis, Gallstones, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Gastrointestinal stromal tumor, Autoimmune pancreatitis, Small bowel cancer, Chronic gastrointestinal bleeding, Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, Pancreatic disorder, Stomach stricture, Small bowel stricture, Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, Gastrointestinal angiodysplasia, Pancreatic insufficiency, Small bowel AVM

Research

Innovative and minimally invasive methods to detect Barrett's esophagus without endoscopy are being developed and tested at Mayo Clinic. This research is being conducted in collaboration with Exact Sciences and is also funded by the National Cancer Institute.

The sponge on a string is a low-tech device consisting of a capsule filled with compressed polyurethane foam that's attached to a string. This capsule is swallowed with a few sips of water and dissolves in the stomach within five minutes, releasing the sponge. This is then retrieved by the string, sampling the esophagus and providing almost 1 million cells. The cellular DNA is then analyzed for biomarkers in the lab.

Phase 1 and 2 studies have been completed showing the safety and excellent tolerability of this device. The biomarkers are 97% accurate in predicting the presence of Barrett's esophagus compared with endoscopy. This simple test can be done by a nurse in an office without the need for expensive sedation and endoscopy.

Other innovations such as novel treatment and imaging technologies are also being tested at Mayo Clinic.

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

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