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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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.
Hispanics[2]
References
- ↑ Stein H, Siewert J (1993). "Barrett's esophagus: pathogenesis, epidemiology, functional abnormalities, malignant degeneration, and surgical management". Dysphagia. 8 (3): 276–88. PMID 8359051.
- ↑ Bersentes K, Fass R, Padda S, Johnson C, Sampliner RE (1998). "Prevalence of Barrett's esophagus in Hispanics is similar to Caucasians". Dig. Dis. Sci. 43 (5): 1038–41. doi:10.1023/A:1018834902694. PMID 9590419. Unknown parameter
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