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Complete Barrett's esophagus eradication by endoscopic techniques: remission or cure?
Alejandro Repiso Ortega1, Concepción Muñoz Rosas1
1Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Virgen de la Salud, España.
Revista Espanola De Enfermedades Digestivas
|October 15, 2020
Summary
Barrett
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Background:
- Barrett's esophagus is a condition affecting the esophagus.
- It is associated with chronic gastroesophageal reflux symptoms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate the prevalence of Barrett's esophagus.
Main Methods:
- Reviewing data from patients undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Main Results:
- Prevalence is 1-2% in general endoscopy patients.
- Prevalence reaches up to 15% in patients with chronic reflux.
Conclusions:
- Barrett's esophagus affects a notable percentage of patients, particularly those with GERD.
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