Barrett's esophagus

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  1. Ernest P. Bouras, M.D.

    Ernest P. Bouras, M.D.

    1. Gastroenterologist
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Ablation, Colonoscopy, Upper endoscopy, Endoscopic mucosal resection, Esophageal manometry, Breath testing, Anorectal m...anometry, Impedance pH testing, Bravo capsule pH test, Esophageal dilatation, GI motility test, pH testing, Dysphagia, Pelvic floor dysfunction, Gastroparesis, Constipation, Colon cancer, Barrett's esophagus, Polyp, Colonic dysmotility, Esophageal cancer, Indigestion, Achalasia, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Esophagitis, Esophageal spasms, Chronic gastrointestinal bleeding, Gastrointestinal varices, Gastrointestinal disorder, Gastrointestinal perforation, Esophageal stricture, Esophageal foreign body , Radiation proctopathy

  2. Steven Bowers, M.D.

    Steven Bowers, M.D.

    1. General Surgeon
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Gastric bypass surgery, Peroral endoscopic myotomy, Transoral incisionless fundoplication, Heller myotomy, Fundoplicati...on, Gastrectomy, Minimally invasive esophagectomy, Gastroparesis, Hernia, Barrett's esophagus, Esophageal cancer, Stomach cancer, Achalasia, Zenker's diverticulum

  3. Bhaumik Brahmbhatt, M.B.B.S., M.D.

    Bhaumik Brahmbhatt, M.B.B.S., M.D.

    1. Internist
    2. Gastroenterologist
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Colonoscopy, Endoscopic ultrasound, Upper endoscopy, Endoscopic mucosal resection, Capsule endoscopy, Single balloon en...teroscopy, Double balloon enteroscopy, Polypectomy, Balloon assisted endoscopy, Endoscopic full-thickness resection, Esophageal dilatation, Pancreatic cancer prevention, Colon cancer prevention, Esophageal cancer prevention, Intestinal bleeding control, Intestinal biopsy, Small bowel stricture dilation, AVM ablation, Small bowel polypectomy, Colon cancer, Colon polyps, Barrett's esophagus, Polyp, Pancreatic cancer, Esophageal cancer, Gallstones, Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Pancreatitis, Gastrointestinal stromal tumor, Small bowel cancer, Autoimmune pancreatitis, Pancreatic cyst, Chronic gastrointestinal bleeding, Gastrointestinal varices, Pancreatic disorder, Pancreatic insufficiency, Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, Small bowel stricture, Small bowel AVM, Stomach stricture, Gastrointestinal angiodysplasia

Research

Innovative and minimally invasive methods to detect Barrett's esophagus without endoscopy are being developed and tested at Mayo Clinic. This research is being conducted in collaboration with Exact Sciences and is also funded by the National Cancer Institute.

The sponge on a string is a low-tech device consisting of a capsule filled with compressed polyurethane foam that's attached to a string. This capsule is swallowed with a few sips of water and dissolves in the stomach within five minutes, releasing the sponge. This is then retrieved by the string, sampling the esophagus and providing almost 1 million cells. The cellular DNA is then analyzed for biomarkers in the lab.

Phase 1 and 2 studies have been completed showing the safety and excellent tolerability of this device. The biomarkers are 97% accurate in predicting the presence of Barrett's esophagus compared with endoscopy. This simple test can be done by a nurse in an office without the need for expensive sedation and endoscopy.

Other innovations such as novel treatment and imaging technologies are also being tested at Mayo Clinic.

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See a list of publications on Barrett's esophagus by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

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