Fouad Otaki

Volumetric laser endomicroscopy interpretation and feature analysis in dysplastic Barrett's esophagus: Barrett's Esophagus Endomicroscopy

Volumetric laser endomicroscopy (VLE) is used to identify Barretts esophagus (BE) dysplasia. Selection of a dysplastic region of interest (ROI) can be challenging due to feature variability across a large amount of data. The degree of agreement among VLE users in selecting a ROI has not been studied.

Course of Esophageal Candidiasis and Outcomes of Patients at a Single Center

&NA; Candida infection in the gastrointestinal tract is most studied in immunocompromised patients. Patients without systemic immunodeficiency, however, may have esophageal candidiasis associated with antibiotic or steroid medication use, alcoholic consumption, diabetes mellitus, and esophageal stasis disorders such achalasia or scleroderma esophagus.1–5 This population has not been well studied. We aim to describe demographics, risk factors, and relevant clinical outcomes for patients with Candida esophagitis with an emphasis in systemically immunocompetent patients.