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Barrett's esophagus. A surgical entity.

V A Starnes, R B Adkins, J F Ballinger

    Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |May 1, 1984
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    Barrett's esophagus, a complication of acid-peptic esophagitis, occurs in 9.1% of patients. Aggressive surgical treatment is recommended due to a high adenocarcinoma risk (37.5%) and associated hiatal hernias.

    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Oncology
    • Gastrointestinal Pathology

    Background:

    • Acid-peptic esophagitis is a common condition diagnosed via endoscopy.
    • Barrett's esophagus is a significant complication, identified in 9.1% of esophagitis patients.
    • Hiatal hernias are frequently associated with Barrett's esophagus, presenting with symptoms like heartburn and dysphagia.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the incidence of Barrett's esophagus in patients with acid-peptic esophagitis.
    • To determine the prevalence of adenocarcinoma in Barrett's esophagus.
    • To propose a treatment algorithm for symptomatic reflux esophagitis and Barrett's esophagus.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 439 patients with acid-peptic esophagitis over a ten-year period.

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  • Endoscopic evaluation with biopsy for diagnosis of esophagitis and Barrett's esophagus.
  • Development of a treatment algorithm including surgical intervention and follow-up protocols.

    • Main Results:

    • Barrett's esophagus was diagnosed in 40 patients (9.1%).
    • Adenocarcinoma was found in 15 of these patients (37.5%).
    • Over 75% of Barrett's esophagus patients had associated hiatal hernias.

    Conclusions:

    • Barrett's esophagus carries a high risk of adenocarcinoma, necessitating vigilant monitoring.
    • An aggressive surgical approach, including antireflux procedures and regular endoscopic follow-up, is supported by the data.
    • Early esophagectomy is indicated for progressive dysplasia, carcinoma in situ, or non-healing ulcers.