Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD): The procedure of choice for the diagnosis of Barrett esophagus
Mustard
Coffee
Biopsy: The diagnosis of Barrett esophagus requires biopsy confirmation of specialized intestinal metaplasia (SIM) in the esophagus
Surgical resection: While studies have shown surgery to be efficacious in the control of GERD symptoms, no good evidence indicates that surgical therapy provides regression in Barrett esophagus
Endoscopic ablation: In most major medical centers, ablation is first-line therapy
Chocolate
Citrus fruits or juices
Ultrasonography: When high-grade dysplasia or cancer is found on surveillance endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) is advisable to evaluate for surgical resectability
Carbonated beverages
Ketchup
Tomato sauce
Surveillance endoscopy, with intensive biopsy at 3-month intervals until cancer is detected
Fried or fatty foods
Vinegar
Alcohol
Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Peppermint
