PROGRESSION OF ESOPHAGEAL ATRESIA ASSOCIATED BARRET’S ESOPHAGUS IN ADULTHOOD – IS ENDOSCOPIC SURVEILLANCE WORTH IT?

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Barrett´s esophagus (BE) is a late sequela after esophageal atresia (EA) repair. In order assess the need for an endoscopic BE surveillance program, we studied evolution of BE in 71 adults with C-type EA in two successive endoscopies.

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Article · Mar 2026 · 1 min read

In brief

This study examines the progression of Barrett's esophagus, a known late complication following esophageal atresia repair, in 71 adult patients with C-type EA through serial endoscopic evaluations. The research aims to determine whether routine endoscopic surveillance programs are clinically justified for this patient population.

Barrett's esophagus is a recognized late complication following surgical repair of esophageal atresia in childhood.
Study evaluated 71 adults with repaired C-type EA using serial endoscopies to track Barrett's progression over time.
Findings inform whether routine endoscopic surveillance programs are justified for this at-risk population.
Long-term follow-up of EA patients into adulthood is essential to detect and monitor metaplastic changes.
Serial endoscopy data helps establish evidence-based surveillance intervals for post-EA Barrett's esophagus.

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