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Barrett's Esophagus

Barrett's esophagus (BE) is a serious condition in which changes occur in the cells that line the lower esophagus and cause the cells to become abnormal and precancerous. Barrett's esophagus is categorized as either long-segment or short segment disease:

Long-segment BE occurs when abnormal cells affect 3 cm or more of the esophagus. This condition occurs in about 3% to 7% of GERD patients. It is associated with a more severe condition.
Short-segment BE affects less than 3 cm of...

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Expert & Community Posts

New Treatment May Help Barrett's Esophagus

By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

Barrett's esophagus can result from ongoing heartburn, which allows a constant splashing of acid... Read more »

Barrett’s Esophagus: Endoscopic Surveillance and Treatment Options

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

Q: I was diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus a few years ago and have been feeling great on Prilosec... Read more »

Dr. Eisner Answers Your GERD Questions: Barrett's Esophagus

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...sufferer with heartburn and was diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus a few years ago. While my... Read more »

GERD Questions: Hiatal Hernia and Schatzki's ring

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...moves up through the diaphragm right underneath the esophagus. That type of hernia is called a... Read more »

Promising New Treatment for Barrett's Esophagus

By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...a promising treatment for patients with Barrett's Esophagus (1). Barrett's is thought to be... Read more »

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Heartburn: Highlights

...study reported that increased body mass index (BMI) is associated with increased risk for cancer of the esophagus (esophageal adenocarcinoma).Surgery and Children. A recent study published in an... Read more »

Acid Reflux Complications: Symptoms & Erosive Esophagitis

...may develop over time. They can include the following:Erosive esophagitis (severe inflammation in the esophagus).Severe narrowing (stricture) of the esophagus.Barrett's esophagus.Problems in other... Read more »

Acid Reflux Causes

...MusclesThe band of muscle tissue called the LES is responsible for closing and opening the lower end of the esophagus and is essential for maintaining a pressure barrier against contents from the... Read more »

Acid Reflux Treatment

...to reduce the amount of acid present and improve any abnormalities in muscle function of the lower esophagus sphincter (LES), the esophagus, or the stomach.Most cases of gastroesophageal reflux... Read more »

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Staging Systems

...(mediastinum)The heartThe great vessels (the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart)Carina, trachea, or esophagusMain portion of the spineIn addition, one or both of the following: separate... Read more »

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