A 66-year-old man with long-standing GERD undergoes endoscopy that reveals salmon-colored mucosa extending 3 cm above the gastroesophageal junction. B...

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A 66-year-old man with long-standing GERD undergoes endoscopy that reveals salmon-colored mucosa extending 3 cm above the gastroesophageal junction. Biopsies show intestinal metaplasia without dysplasia. What is the most appropriate management?

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High-dose PPI and surveillance endoscopy at guideline intervals

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Esophagectomy

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Endoscopic ablation therapy

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No treatment or follow-up needed

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Immediate chemoradiation

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A 66-year-old man with long-standing GERD undergoes endoscopy that reveals salmon-colored mucosa extending 3 cm above the gastroesophageal junction. Biopsies show intestinal metaplasia without dysplasia. What is the most appropriate management?