Results of Photodynamic Therapy in Barrett’s Esophagus: A Review
Barrett’s esophagus is associated with an increased occurrence of mucosal dysplasia and adenocarcinoma in the specialized glandular mucosa, with a 30- to 52-fold increase in the occurrence of esophageal cancer compared with the normal population. An alternative to esophagectomy as a treatment modali...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
1999-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1999/692453 |