Barrett's metaplasia was significantly more common in patients with antral intestinal metaplasia (24%) and presence of hiatal hernia (65.5%), compared with those with normal endoscopic findings (6 ...

The American Gastroenterological Association's (AGA) new evidence-based Clinical Practice Guideline on Endoscopic Eradication Therapy of Barrett's Esophagus and Related Neoplasia, published today ...

Endoscopic ablation is performed if your healthcare provider thinks your Barrett's esophagus is progressing to esophageal cancer. During this medical procedure, a doctor, usually a ...

Background and Aim: Several health economic evaluations have explored the cost-effectiveness of endoscopic surveillance for patients with non-dysplastic Barrett's esophagus, with conflicting results.

THERE IS A PRECURSOR CONDITION CALLED BARRETT’S ESOPHAGUS. UNFORTUNATELY ... CANCER THROUGH A SEDATED PROCEDURE CALLED AN UPPER ENDOSCOPY. BUT NOW THERE ARE NEW TOOLS ON THE MARKET THAT DON ...

Patients with Barrett's esophagus require surveillance to enable early detection of neoplastic lesions. Currently, such surveillance relies on magnifying ...

Barrett's esophagus is associated with a 30–40-fold increase in risk for esophageal adenocarcinoma. Animal studies suggest that high iron intake and elevated body iron stores enhance risk of ...