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Treatments for Barrett's Esophagus
Treatments for Barrett's Esophagus
At the Stanford Health Care Esophagus Center, our goal is to detect precancerous conditions in their earliest stages, when they are easiest to treat. If you need treatment, you can relax knowing we specialize in delivering minimally invasive treatments, such as endoscopic mucosal resection.
Your treatment depends on the level of damage (dysplasia) to your esophagus as well as your overall health:
- No dysplasia or low-grade dysplasia: You may need minimal treatment, such as managing your reflux, or no treatment at all.
- High-grade dysplasia: You may need a procedure to prevent your dysplasia from spreading in addition to treatments for managing your acid reflux.
Your treatment may include:
- Ablation: This minimally invasive procedure removes abnormal tissue by applying intense hot or cold energy. Learn more about ablation for esophagus disorders.
- Esophagus resection: Using an endoscope to access your esophagus, we trap areas of dysplasia with a small rubber band. Another tool cuts it away. Learn more about esophagus resection.
- Endoscopic submucosal dissection: Creating a cushion between healthy tissue and areas of dysplasia by injecting small amounts of fluid, we slowly and carefully remove diseased tissue (dissection). Learn more about endoscopic submucosal dissection.
- Dilation and stenting: This procedure works by gently stretching narrowed esophagus tissue to create a wider opening (dilation) and implanting a special device (stent) to help keep it open. Learn more about dilation and stenting for esophagus disease.
- Gastric bypass for esophagus disease: Reducing the volume of food your stomach can handle by creating a new connection (bypass) to your small intestines. This helps you produce less stomach acid, which lowers your risk of further damaging your esophagus. Learn more about gastric bypass for esophagus disease.
- Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication: This procedure creates a new valve between your esophagus and stomach and reinforces the closing function of your esophagus. Learn more about laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication.
As part of our comprehensive approach to care, your treatment may also include:
- Nonsurgical treatments to manage acid reflux, such as medication and lifestyle changes.
- Repeat endoscopy tests to monitor changes in your dysplasia and look for new areas of growth. Learn more about the Endoscopy Suite at Stanford.
- Medical nutrition therapy to incorporate low-acid foods into your diet or help you lose weight
Esophagus Center
Our gastrointestinal experts provide compassionate care using the latest technology to plan personalized treatment for people with esophageal conditions.Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center
420 Broadway Street, Pavilion D, 2nd FloorRedwood City, CA 94063
Phone: 650-736-5555