A 55-year-old man presents with chronic cough and heartburn. Endoscopy reveals oesophagitis and Barrett's oesophagus without dysplasia. According to g...

Question

A 55-year-old man presents with chronic cough and heartburn. Endoscopy reveals oesophagitis and Barrett's oesophagus without dysplasia. According to gastroenterology practice, what surveillance is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Endoscopic surveillance with biopsies every 3-5 years

Answer

No follow-up is required

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Annual CT scans of the chest and abdomen

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Repeat endoscopy only if symptoms worsen

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Immediate oesophagectomy

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Barrett's oesophagus surveillance

A 55-year-old man presents with chronic cough and heartburn. Endoscopy reveals oesophagitis and Barrett's oesophagus without dysplasia. According to gastroenterology practice, what surveillance is appropriate?