Barrett's esophagus: a review

Complications of Barrett's esophagus include ulceration, stricture, hemorrhage, perforation, and the development of malignancy. Barrett's esophagus and adenocarcinoma may be diagnosed simultaneously and that gastroesophageal reflux symptoms may be absent in many cases. Although endoscopic surveillance is justified, no agreement on the frequency can be made. Survival of patients with adenocarcinoma in Barrett's esophagus depends on the stage at diagnosis.