Abstract
Objective: to determine whether balloon cytology would allow a nonendoscopic diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus. Methods: In 10 unselected patients with Barrett's esophagus, balloon cytology was performed with a Brandt esophageal cytology balloon catheter prior to endoscopy/esophageal biopsy. Specimens were cytologically evaluated for the presence of goblet cells and/or dysplasia. Results: No patient had goblet cells or definitive columnar cell dysplasia. Conclusion: This technique with a commercially available balloon catheter does not allow for a nonendoscopic diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1230-1232 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | The American journal of gastroenterology |
| Volume | 90 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Aug 1995 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Hepatology
- Gastroenterology
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