Prevalence and pathogenesis of Barrett's esophagus in Luoyang, China.

Background: Prevalence of Barrett's esophagus (BE) in Luoyang, China, has not been reported, and its pathogenesis is controversial. The aim of this study was therefore to investigate the prevalence of BE and its underlying factors in the city of Luoyang.

Method: This was a prospective study in one center.