• Department of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China;
DONG Weiguo, Email: dongwg66@yahoo.com.cn
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Objective  To make an individualized treatment plan for a newly diagnosed Barrett esophagus patient by means of evidence-based medicine.
Methods  After the clinical problems were put forward, both the systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were collected from The Cochrane Library (Issue 3, 2009) and PubMed (1995 to 2010) and SCIE (1995 to 2010). The treatment protocol was made by combining the evidence and the preference of patient.
Results  A total of 21 RCTs and 6 systematic reviews (meta-analyses) were identified. A rational treatment plan was made upon a serious evaluation and patient’s preferences: improving the lifestyle and adopting the APC therapy combined with acid-suppressive drugs (Omeprazole, 40 mg, bid) for six weeks. Three months later, the endoscope reexamination showed the patient was much better. After another twelve-month follow-up, the plan proved to be optimal.
Conclusion  In accordance with the evidence-based methods, the rational treatment plan made for a diagnosed Barrett esophagus male can effectively relieve symptoms and improve quality of life.

Citation: LIN Dandan,DONG Weiguo,LV Xiaoguang,LIU Qisheng,TIAN Zhen,SHI Huaxiu. Evidence-Based Treatment for a Patient with Barrett’s Esophagus. Chinese Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine, 2012, 12(4): 484-488. doi: 10.7507/1672-2531.20120075 Copy

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