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==Complications== | ==Complications== | ||
Progression | |||
* From low-grade dysplasia to high-grade dysplasia or esophageal adenocarcinoma: 0.5 to 13.4% per year | |||
* From high-grade dysplasia to cancer: 6% per year.<ref name="pmid21376940">{{cite journal |author=Spechler SJ, Sharma P, Souza RF, Inadomi JM, Shaheen NJ |title=American Gastroenterological Association medical position statement on the management of Barrett's esophagus |journal=Gastroenterology |volume=140 |issue=3 |pages=1084–91 |year=2011 |month=March |pmid=21376940 |doi=10.1053/j.gastro.2011.01.030 |url=}}</ref> | |||
==Prognosis== | ==Prognosis== | ||
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Overview
Natural History
An increased risk of esophageal cancer is present. Follow-up endoscopy to look for dysplasia or cancer is often advised.
Complications
Progression
- From low-grade dysplasia to high-grade dysplasia or esophageal adenocarcinoma: 0.5 to 13.4% per year
- From high-grade dysplasia to cancer: 6% per year.[1]
Prognosis
References
- ↑ Spechler SJ, Sharma P, Souza RF, Inadomi JM, Shaheen NJ (2011). "American Gastroenterological Association medical position statement on the management of Barrett's esophagus". Gastroenterology. 140 (3): 1084–91. doi:10.1053/j.gastro.2011.01.030. PMID 21376940. Unknown parameter
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