A 55-year-old man presents with chronic cough and heartburn. Gastroscopy shows Barrett oesophagus with low-grade dysplasia. Which management strategy ...

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A 55-year-old man presents with chronic cough and heartburn. Gastroscopy shows Barrett oesophagus with low-grade dysplasia. Which management strategy is most consistent with Canadian gastroenterology recommendations?

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High-dose proton pump inhibitor therapy with endoscopic surveillance

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No follow-up is required

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Immediate oesophagectomy

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H2-receptor antagonist alone with no surveillance

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Treat only if he develops dysphagia

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Barrett oesophagus

A 55-year-old man presents with chronic cough and heartburn. Gastroscopy shows Barrett oesophagus with low-grade dysplasia. Which management strategy is most consistent with Canadian gastroenterology recommendations?