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BARRETT'S ESOPHAGUS
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Barrett's esophagus is defined as the endoscopic finding in the distal esophagus of proximal-appearing columnar-lined esophagus of at least 1-cm length that is confirmed by histology.
It is considered a premalignant metaplastic condition that usually involves the distal esophagus.
It is postulated that exposure of the esophageal epithelium to acid damages the lining resulting in chronic esophagitis and its healing involves metaplastic process.

Barrett's Esophagus References

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  9. American Gastroenterological Association, Spechler SJ, Sharma P, Souza RF, Inadomi JM, Shaheen NJ. American Gastroenterological Association medical position statement on the management of Barrett's esophagus. Gastroenterology. 2011 Mar;140(3):1084-1091. http://www.gastro.org/practice/medical-position-statements/Barretts_MPS.pdf. Accessed 21 Feb 2014. PMID: 21376940
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  14. Shaheen NJ, Falk GW, Iyer PG, et al; American College of Gastroenterology. ACG clinical guideline: diagnosis and management of Barrett's esophagus. Am J Gastroenterol. 2016 Jan;111(1):30-50. doi: 10.1038/ajg.2015.322. Accessed 24 Oct 2016. PMID: 26526079
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  16. ASGE Standards of Practice Committee, Qumseya B, Sultan S, Bain P, et al. ASGE guideline on screening and surveillance of Barrett's esophagus. Gastrointest Endosc. 2019 Sep;90(3):335-359.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2019.05.012. PMID: 31439127
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