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barrett's esophagus - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Barrett's esophagus : A complication of severe chronic GERD (gastrointestinal reflux disease) involving changes in the cells of the tissue that line the bottom of the esophagus. These esophageal cells become irritated when the contents of the stomach back up (refluxes) and there is a small but definite increased risk of adenocarcinoma ( cancer ) of the esophagus. The diagnosis of Barrett esophagus rests upon seeing (through endoscopy ) a pink esophageal lining ( mucosa ) that extends a short distance (usually less than 2.5 inches) up the esophagus from the gastroesophageal junction and finding intestinal type cells (goblet cells) on biopsy of the lining. Treatment is, in general, essentially the same as for GERD both medically (with acid-suppression drugs) and surgically (with fundoplication ). ...
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About barrett's esophagus (Source: MayoClinic)

Barrett's esophagus is a condition in which the color and composition of the cells lining your lower esophagus change because of repeated exposure to stomach acid. This exposure to stomach acid is most often a result of long-term gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) — a chronic regurgitation of acid from your stomach into your lower esophagus. ...
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Frequently Asked Questions for barrett's esophagus (Source: MedicineNet)

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News on barrett's esophagus

Alcohol type linked to Barrett's esophagus risk (ReutersHealth)

Further Reading on barrett's esophagus

Cancer of the Esophagus ( eMedicineHealth ) Barrett esophagus ( eMedicineHealth ) Barrett esophagus ( MedicineNet )

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