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'''Barrett's esophagus''' refers to an abnormal change ([[metaplasia]]) in the cells of the lower end of the [[esophagus]] thought to be caused by damage from chronic acid exposure, or [[reflux esophagitis]].<ref name=Stein_1993>{{cite journal |author=Stein H, Siewert J |title=Barrett's esophagus: pathogenesis, epidemiology, functional abnormalities, malignant degeneration, and surgical management |journal=Dysphagia |volume=8 |issue=3 |pages=276-88 |year=1993 |pmid=8359051}}</ref> | '''Barrett's esophagus''' refers to an abnormal change ([[metaplasia]]) in the cells of the lower end of the [[esophagus]] thought to be caused by damage from chronic acid exposure, or [[reflux esophagitis]].<ref name=Stein_1993>{{cite journal |author=Stein H, Siewert J |title=Barrett's esophagus: pathogenesis, epidemiology, functional abnormalities, malignant degeneration, and surgical management |journal=Dysphagia |volume=8 |issue=3 |pages=276-88 |year=1993 |pmid=8359051}}</ref> It is a condition in which abnormal columnar epithelium replaces the normal squamous epithelium in the distal esophagus. | ||
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Overview
Barrett's esophagus refers to an abnormal change (metaplasia) in the cells of the lower end of the esophagus thought to be caused by damage from chronic acid exposure, or reflux esophagitis.[1] It is a condition in which abnormal columnar epithelium replaces the normal squamous epithelium in the distal esophagus.