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The utility of image-enhanced endoscopy and Lugol’s for the assessment of esophageal squamous carcinoma
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is the most commonly diagnosed esophageal cancer.1 Previously, diagnoses in the late stages of disease led to a poor prognosis and limited treatment. However, advancements in optical diagnosis and resection techniques have allowed for improved detection, characterization, and therapy. We present a case that highlights the utility of image-enhanced endoscopy and Lugol’s in the assessment of ESCC (Video 1, available online at www.giejournal.org ).Salvage circumferential endoscopic submucosal dissection for refractory dysplastic Barrett’s esophagus
A 64-year-old woman initially underwent endoscopy for reflux symptoms and was found to have C7M8 Barrett’s esophagus with biopsies demonstrating high-grade dysplasia. She was referred to a tertiary esophageal center, which performed endoscopic mucosa resection.
