What is confocal microendoscopy?

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Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy, director of endoscopy at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, explains how a laser performs imaging of the very superficial lining of the esophagus and what patients can expect when having the procedure. Testing provides a standard view of the esophagus and a ...

What kind of follow-up care do I need after treatment for Barretts esophagus?

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If you’ve been diagnosed with and treated for Barretts esophagus, your doctor will probably recommend that you remain on an acid blocking medication, which will be used to treat the symptoms of reflux. You may need ongoing endoscopies and biopsies typically recommended every three years. For more ...

What is the history of acid reflux and Barretts?

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The association between acid reflux and Barretts esophagus was first described in the early 1950s. It wasn’t until several years later that physicians realized that it was an alteration of the lining of the esophagus. In Barretts esophagus the lining changes and starts to resemble other parts of ...

What is endoscopic mucosal resection?

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Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy, director of endoscopy at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, describes endoscopic mucosal resection. It is typically performed for Barretts esophagus, early cancer of the esophagus, or pre-cancer of the esophagus. During the minimally invasive procedure, polyps or ...

What are the newest treatments and technologies used to treat Barretts esophagus?

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Today we have endoscopic therapies including radiofrequency ablation, cryotherapy, and endoscopic mucosal resection to treat Barretts esophagus. Often times an endoscopic mucosal resection is combined with radiofrequency ablation. The endoscopic mucosal resection removes the unhealthy portion then ...

What is the prevalence of acid reflux and Barretts esophagus?

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When the distal esophagus is bathed in acid reflux over a long period of time it is thought that the lining of the esophagus changes. This is not something that happens overnight. It is something that happens over years. It is estimated that 20% of the US population has symptoms of acid reflux. Of ...

What symptoms are related to acid reflux and Barretts esophagus?

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We need acid to help us digest our food but in many people, the junction between the esophagus and the stomach become compromised and causes acid reflux, which can lead to Barretts esophagus. Typical symptoms include heartburn and regurgitation. Atypical symptoms include chronic cough, hoarseness, ...

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Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs IMAX 3D Trailer

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Description: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is the most delicious event since macaroni met cheese. Inspired by the beloved children's book, the film focuses on a town where food falls from the sky like rain. The special IMAX 3D release has been digitally re-mastered from Sony Pictures Animations ...

Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs IMAX 3D Trailer

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Description: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is the most delicious event since macaroni met cheese. Inspired by the beloved children's book, the film focuses on a town where food falls from the sky like rain. The special IMAX 3D release has been digitally re-mastered from Sony Pictures Animations ...