
Risk Factors Predictive of Barrett's Esophagus
Specialty: | Gastroenterology |
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Description: | Some patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) develop Barrett's esophagus, which involves a specialized intestinal metaplasia of the esophageal mucosa and an associated risk for adenocarcinoma. A patient at risk for Barrett's esophagus may benefit from diagnostic procedures with careful followup. The authors are from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. |
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