RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Cervical inlet patch: new insights into diagnosis and endoscopic therapy
JF Frontline Gastroenterology
JO Frontline Gastroenterol
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP flgastro-2017-100855
DO 10.1136/flgastro-2017-100855
A1 Radu Rusu
A1 Sauid Ishaq
A1 Terry Wong
A1 Jason M Dunn
YR 2017
UL http://fg.bmj.com/content/early/2017/11/09/flgastro-2017-100855.abstract
AB The cervical inlet patch is an island of heterotopic gastric mucosa, most commonly found in the proximal oesophagus. Its importance as a cause of throat symptoms has been recognised, particularly chronic globus sensation. This has led to a change in the Rome IV criteria for globus management, with emphasis on ruling out the condition. Proton pump inhibitors are often ineffective in resolving symptoms. Endoscopic studies on the use of ablative techniques, most recently radiofrequency ablation (RFA), have shown promise in reversing the CIP to mormal squamous mucosa, with subsequent symtpomatic resolution.The aim of this review is to update on the investigation and management of the CIP.