Diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease complicated by Barrett’s esophagus

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Diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease complicated by Barrett’s esophagus

Journal Title: Polish Journal of Surgery - Year 2017, Vol 89, Issue 4

Abstract

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a diagnostic and therapeutic algorithm for gastroesophageal reflux disease complicated by Barrett’s esophagus in 46 patients. Materials and methods. A diagnostic and therapeutic algorithm for complicated GERD was developed. To describe the changes in the esophagus with reflux esophagitis, the Los Angeles classification was used. Intestinal metaplasia of the epithelium in the lower third of the esophagus was assessed using videoendoscopy, chromoscopy, and biopsy. Quality of life was assessed with the Gastro-Intestinal Quality of Life Index. The used methods were modeling, clinical, analytical, comparative, standardized, and questionnaire-based. Results and their discussion. Among the complications of GERD, Barrett’s esophagus was diagnosed in 9 (19.6 %), peptic ulcer in the esophagus in 10 (21.7 %), peptic stricture of the esophagus in 4 (8.7 %), esophageal-gastric bleeding in 23 (50.0 %), including Malory-Weiss syndrome in 18, and erosive ulcerous bleeding in 5 people. Hiatal hernia was diagnosed in 171 (87.7 %) patients (sliding in 157 (91.8%), paraesophageal hernia in 2 (1.2%), and mixed hernia in 12 (7.0%) cases). One hundred ninety-five patients underwent laparoscopic surgery. Nissen fundoplication was conducted in 176 (90.2%) patients, Toupet fundoplication in 14 (7.2%), and Dor fundoplication in 5 (2.6%). It was established that the use of the diagnostic and treatment algorithm promoted systematization and objectification of changes in complicated GERD, contributed to early diagnosis, helped in choosing treatment, and improved quality of life. Conclusions: Argon coagulation and use of PPIs for 8-12 weeks before surgery led to the regeneration of the mucous membrane in the esophagus. The developed diagnostic and therapeutic algorithm facilitated systematization and objectification of changes in complicated GERD, contributed to early diagnosis, helped in choosing treatment, and improved quality of life.<br/><br/>

Authors and Affiliations

Andriy Stasyshyn

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EP ID EP218446
DOI 10.5604/01.3001.0010.3908
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