[Adenocarcinoma in Barrett esophagus: its recurrence and long-term survival]

Rev Med Chir Soc Med Nat Iasi. 1999 Jan-Jun;103(1-2):147-50.
[Article in Romanian]

Abstract

Adenocarcinoma arising in ectopic gastric mucosa has been reported more than 40 years ago. This report reviews our experience with Barrett's adenocarcinoma over 8 years. The definition remains subject to controversy. More than 50% of patients in our study had unfavorable course of disease. The hope for cure lies almost in early detection of tumors at which point a truly curative resection could be done. There is no difference in terms of survival comparing to the adenocarcinoma arising on normal esophagus.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / mortality
  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology*
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Barrett Esophagus / mortality
  • Barrett Esophagus / pathology*
  • Biopsy
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / mortality
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Esophagoscopy
  • Esophagus / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / mortality
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / pathology*
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Survival Analysis