Endoscopy
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After my endoscopy i was told that my Barretts length is 12cm.
I am not sure if this is average or not!!!
5 biopsies were taken so will wait and see what the results are.
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Notes on Endoscopy
Barretts peteas
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The size is usually recorded according to the Prague classification cxmy where x and y are measurements in cms of the circumferential ring of the massof it and the maximum length of any tongues.
Most Barrett's segments are around the 3 cm mark though one patient I met has/had 20cm.
According to the Seattle protocol, 4 biospies should be taken quadrantically every centimetre so you should have had more han 5 over such a length.
peteas Barretts
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I have never been told about the Prague Classsification and am wondering if my Hospital is familiar with it.
As for the biospies I hope that they were following a recognised proceedure and will have to wait for the results.
weeclaire21 peteas
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peteas weeclaire21
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So it's a daily dose of 40 mg omeprazole and a sensible diet untill the next time.
weeclaire21 peteas
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Barretts peteas
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In time you may be able to reduce the omeprazole to 20mg but staying on them will probably reduce any risks of progression and regular surveillance every few years would show any progression, if it were to happen, early enough to be treated.