Macroscopic classification and localisation of early Barrett’s neoplasia of 416 lesions – Prospective data from the Wiesbaden early Barrett’s cancer register

Aims: The macroscopic appearance of early gastric cancer according to the Japanese criteria is an important prognostic factor for local endoscopic therapy in these patients (pts). Sofar, there is no standardised classification of neoplasia in Barrett’s esophagus (BE) and no prospective data about distribution of the different macroscopic types and localisation are available. Patients & Methods: All pts refered to us for endoscopic therapy of early Barrett’s cancer underwent a staging programme including upper HR video endoscopy with biopsies of all visible lesions and four-quadrant biopsies and endoscopic ultras…