Barrett's esophagus
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Barrett's syndrome; CELLO; gastric metaplasia of esophagus
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Barrett's Esophagus from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Overview
Endoscopic screening for Barrett's esophagus may be warranted on an individual basis for patients who have multiple risk factors (older than 50 years, male sex, white race, chronic GERD, hiatal hernia, elevated body mass index, and intra-abdominal distribution of body fat). There is inadequate evidence of benefit recommending screening in the general population of patients with GERD who do not have risk factors. [1]
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Endoscopic Therapy | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies