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==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ==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. | * 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. | * Barrett's esophagus can be seen in younger patients, but is most commonly diagnosed in patients ~ 55 years old.<ref name="pmid8705259">{{cite journal |author=Spechler SJ |title=Barrett's esophagus |journal=Semin. Gastrointest. Dis. |volume=7 |issue=2 |pages=51–60 |year=1996 |month=April |pmid=8705259 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
* It is more common in whites, than blacks or Asians. | * It is more common in whites, than blacks or Asians. | ||
* It is an acquired condition, seen in children but rarely in younger than age of five.<ref name="pmid9309403">{{cite journal |author=Hassall E |title=Columnar-lined esophagus in children |journal=Gastroenterol. Clin. North Am. |volume=26 |issue=3 |pages=533–48 |year=1997 |month=September |pmid=9309403 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | * It is an acquired condition, seen in children but rarely in younger than age of five.<ref name="pmid9309403">{{cite journal |author=Hassall E |title=Columnar-lined esophagus in children |journal=Gastroenterol. Clin. North Am. |volume=26 |issue=3 |pages=533–48 |year=1997 |month=September |pmid=9309403 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
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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.[1]
- It is more common in whites, than blacks or Asians.
- It is an acquired condition, seen in children but rarely in younger than age of five.[2]
- More common in male, with a male to female ratio of 2:1.[3]
References
- ↑ Spechler SJ (1996). "Barrett's esophagus". Semin. Gastrointest. Dis. 7 (2): 51–60. PMID 8705259. Unknown parameter
|month=ignored (help) - ↑ Hassall E (1997). "Columnar-lined esophagus in children". Gastroenterol. Clin. North Am. 26 (3): 533–48. PMID 9309403. Unknown parameter
|month=ignored (help) - ↑ Cook MB, Wild CP, Forman D (2005). "A systematic review and meta-analysis of the sex ratio for Barrett's esophagus, erosive reflux disease, and nonerosive reflux disease". Am. J. Epidemiol. 162 (11): 1050–61. doi:10.1093/aje/kwi325. PMID 16221http://wikidoc.org/index.php?title=Barrett%27s_esophagus_epidemiology_and_demographics&action=edit§ion=2805 Check
|pmid=value (help). Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help)