Barrett’s esophagus often requires surgery in cases of severe heterogeneous growths, ineffective medical treatment, and cancerous growths.
Treatment options for barrett’s esophagus vary depending on the patient’s condition and include medication, endoscopy, and surgery.
Surgery is not necessary for all patients, but only for those who have severe hyperplasia or cancerous lesions; if medical treatment is ineffective or if there is severe esophageal stenosis, refractory ulcers, severe hyperplasia or cancerous lesions.
For asymptomatic patients generally do not need treatment; if patients with reflux symptoms such as acid reflux and heartburn, medication may be considered to relieve symptoms. Commonly used drugs include acid suppressants such as omeprazole and prokinetic drugs such as mosapride.
In addition, endoscopic treatment may be considered for patients with heterogeneous hyperplasia of enteric Barrett’s esophagus or cancer confined to the mucosal layer.
Prompt medical attention is recommended to standardize the diagnosis and treatment according to the condition.