Surveillance endoscopy improves cancer outcomes in Barrett’s esophagus

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About this Disease Barrett's Esophagus

Patients with Barrett’s esophagus who develop esophageal adenocarcinoma have significantly better outcomes when their cancer is detected by surveillance endoscopy, according to the results of a cohort study published in Gut.
http://www.healio.com/gastroenterology/esophagus/news/online/%7Be6c518a8-d4ce-4245-94a8-700fcc58b834%7D/surveillance-endoscopy-improves-cancer-outcomes-in-barretts-esophagus