Esophageal dysplasia

Dysplasia is a precancerous lesion. Various factors, including alcohol and tobacco consumption, as well as gastroesophageal reflux, can alter the type of cells lining the esophagus (for example, Barrett’s esophagus). In some cases, there is an increased risk of cancer. Today, it is possible to detect precancerous lesions and, in some cases, remove them (endoscopic resection by mucosectomy or endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD)) or ablate them by burning (radiofrequency).

Thanks to the expertise of the team and the latest-generation endoscopes available at the Endoscopy Clinic of Erasmus Hospital, it is possible to identify these precancerous lesions with great precision and treat them optimally, in order to limit the need for esophageal surgery and the risk of disease progression. The multidisciplinary approach typical of an academic hospital makes it possible to discuss each patient jointly with the surgical, oncological and radiological teams, in order to offer the best treatment to each patient.

If you have undergone an endoscopy that showed the presence of Barrett’s esophagus or dysplastic (precancerous) lesions, and you wish to obtain the opinion of the specialized Erasme team, do not hesitate to make an appointment for a consultation (by email at ConsGastroMed [dot] erasme [at] hubruxelles [dot] be or by phone at +32 (0)2 555.35.04). Depending on your file, a new endoscopic evaluation may be proposed using our latest-generation endoscopes, in order to define the best treatment to offer.

Our hospital benefits from accreditation from the INAMI/RIZIV for the use of radiofrequency to treat Barrett’s esophagus endoscopically (in cases of precancerous lesions or after ablation of an early cancer). In addition, Erasme Hospital is accredited by the INAMI/RIZIV as a reference center for esophageal surgery (specialized contracted center), making this multidisciplinary approach crucial for better patient treatment. Finally, several scientific publications have been issued by the team on this subject in recent years, demonstrating the pioneering nature of the endoscopy clinic in this field.