10th World Conference of the World Organization for Specialized Studies on Diseases of the Esophagus. (December 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Akiyama, Junichi; Triadafilopoulos, George
• Is Part Of: Expert review of gastroenterology & hepatology. Volume 4:Number 6(2010)
• Page Start: 697
• Page End: 699
• Publication Date: 2010-12
• Subjects: Barrett's esophagus -- biomarker -- esophageal adenocarcinoma -- esophageal cancer -- gastroesophageal reflux disease -- high-grade dysplasia -- low-grade dysplasia -- nondysplastic Barrett's esophagus -- radiofrequency ablation; Gastroenterology -- Periodicals; Liver -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.3
• DOI: 10.1586/egh.10.79
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1747-4124

Abstract

This meeting highlighted one individual topic, 'Barrett's esophagus', emphasizing unmet clinical needs in reflux disease, and focusing on many of the clinical challenges posted by 340 questions that were divided up among 17 plenary sessions, ten symposia, ten topic forums and six special sessions. Each presentation was concise, given in 5–10 min, and cast light on a highly focused aspect of the subject, followed by several minutes of lively discussion. This unique style of conference, characteristic of the World Organization for Specialized Studies on Diseases of the Esophagus, attracted a wide range of participants from all over the globe, and also provided opportunities to discuss the recent advances in the management of Barrett's esophagus.