| Screening for Barrett's esophagus by balloon cytology. | |
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PMID: 7639220 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: to determine whether balloon cytology would allow a nonendoscopic diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus. METHODS: In 10 unselected patients with Barrett's esophagus, balloon cytology was performed with a Brandt esophageal cytology balloon catheter prior to endoscopy/esophageal biopsy. Specimens were cytologically evaluated for the presence of goblet cells and/or dysplasia. RESULTS: No patient had goblet cells or definitive columnar cell dysplasia. CONCLUSION: This technique with a commercially available balloon catheter does not allow for a nonendoscopic diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus. |
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Authors:
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M B Fennerty; J DiTomasso; T G Morales; D Peterson; A Karmakar; T Fernandez; R Sampliner |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of gastroenterology Volume: 90 ISSN: 0002-9270 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Gastroenterol. Publication Date: 1995 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1995-09-08 Completed Date: 1995-09-08 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0421030 Medline TA: Am J Gastroenterol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1230-2 Citation Subset: IM |
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Division of Gastroenterology, Oregon Health Sciences University, USA. |
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Balloon Dilatation* Barrett Esophagus / diagnosis, pathology, prevention & control* Biopsy Cytodiagnosis / methods Esophagoscopy Esophagus / pathology* Female Humans Male Mass Screening / methods* Middle Aged Pilot Projects Specimen Handling |
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