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* Barrett's esophagus can be seen in younger patients, but is most commonly diagnosed in patients ~ 55 years old. | * Barrett's esophagus can be seen in younger patients, but is most commonly diagnosed in patients ~ 55 years old. | ||
* It is more common in whites, than blacks or Asians, and males are more frequently affected than females. | * It is more common in whites, than blacks or Asians, and males are more frequently affected than females. | ||
* Conflicting data exist in regards to the prevalence in Hispanic population <ref name="pmid9590419">{{cite journal| author=Bersentes K, Fass R, Padda S, Johnson C, Sampliner RE| title=Prevalence of Barrett's esophagus in Hispanics is similar to Caucasians | * Conflicting data exist in regards to the prevalence in Hispanic population <ref name="pmid9590419">{{cite journal |author=Bersentes K, Fass R, Padda S, Johnson C, Sampliner RE |title=Prevalence of Barrett's esophagus in Hispanics is similar to Caucasians |journal=Dig. Dis. Sci. |volume=43 |issue=5 |pages=1038–41 |year=1998 |month=May |pmid=9590419 |doi=10.1023/A:1018834902694 |url=}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== |
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Overview
Epidemiology and Demographics
- This can be seen on EGD (esophago-gastroduodenoscopy) in ~ 1 % of all patients, but in up to 20 % of those with symptoms of GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). Although the diagnosis can be presumed during the EGD, it needs to be confirmed by biopsy.
- Barrett's esophagus can be seen in younger patients, but is most commonly diagnosed in patients ~ 55 years old.
- It is more common in whites, than blacks or Asians, and males are more frequently affected than females.
- Conflicting data exist in regards to the prevalence in Hispanic population [1]
References
- ↑ PMID 9590419 (PMID 9590419)
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