Barrett's Esophagus.

Mo Med

Christine Hachem, MD, is an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Mo.

Published: August 2019

The prevalence of Barrett's esophagus is increasing in the United States and is a major risk factor for esophageal adenocarcinoma. This review serves to help primary care physicians and family practitioners better understand who should be screened for Barrett's esophagus, know the appropriate surveillance intervals for repeat endoscopy, and understand therapeutic options for the management of Barrett's esophagus.

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Source
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6140158PMC

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