A 45-year-old woman presents with a long history of epigastric burning, regurgitation and chronic cough. She has been on PPI therapy for 6 weeks with ...

Question

A 45-year-old woman presents with a long history of epigastric burning, regurgitation and chronic cough. She has been on PPI therapy for 6 weeks with partial response. Endoscopy shows Barrett's oesophagus without dysplasia. According to surveillance recommendations, what is the appropriate follow-up?

Accepted Answer

Endoscopic surveillance every 3-5 years

Answer

No further endoscopic surveillance is required

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Annual endoscopy with biopsies

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Immediate oesophagectomy

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Surveillance only if symptoms worsen

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