Randomized crossover study comparing efficacy of transnasal endoscopy with that of standard endoscopy to detect Barrett's esophagus.

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BACKGROUND: Unsedated transnasal endoscopy (TNE) may be safer and less expensive than standard endoscopy (SE) for detecting Barrett's esophagus (BE). Emerging technologies require robust evaluation before routine use. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the sensitivity, specificity, and acceptability of TNE in diagnosing BE compared with those of SE. DESIGN: Prospective, randomized, crossover study. SETTING: Single, tertiary-care referral center. PATIENTS: This study enrolled consecutive patients with BE ...

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Authors: Shariff, M; Bird-Lieberman, E; O'Donovan, M; Abdullahi, Z; Liu, X

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Gastrointestinal endoscopy
• Volume: 75
• Issue: 5
• Pages: 954-961
• Publication date: 2012-05-01
• DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2012.01.029
• EISSN: 1097-6779
• ISSN: 0016-5107
• Language: English
• Keywords: Male; Aged; Patient Preference; Adult; Biopsy; Cross-Over Studies; Barrett Esophagus; Esophagoscopy; Test Anxiety Scale; Young Adult; Questionnaires; Female; Humans; Metaplasia; Sensitivity and Specificity; Middle Aged