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This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

A randomised trial of endoscopic submucosal dissection versus endoscopic mucosal resection for early Barrett’s neoplasia. Gut 2017; 66: 783-793.

Published: 5th January 2018

Authors: Terheggen G, Horn EM, Vieth M, Gabbert H, Enderle M, Neugebauer A et al.

Conclusion

Both techniques were effective, but complete resection was more common after endoscopic submucosal dissection: 10/17 versus 2/17, P=0.01. The technique was, however, more time-consuming and resulted in two serious adverse events.

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