Squamous Reepithelialization after Circumferential Endoscopic Mucosal Resection of Superficial Carcinoma Arising in Barrett’s Esophagus

Recent reports on the results of endoscopic ablation of Barrett’s mucosa have been promising, particularly when total mucosal ablation is coupled with aggressive acid-suppression treatment using high-dose proton-pump inhibitor therapy. There is also a considerable literature on reepithelialization after ablative treatments in Barrett’s esophagus. This report describes a case of multifocal superficial adenocarcinoma arising in Barrett’s mucosa that was successfully treated with total circumferential endoscopic mucosal resection, with a subsequent follow-up of more than 2 years. This is the first report describing the process of squamous reepithelialization after endoscopic mucosal resection in Barrett’s esophagus.

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