High grade dysplasia/esophageal adenocarcinoma in short segment Barrett's esophagus

Short segment Barrett's esophagus (SSBE) is a frequent finding in patients having endoscopy, but its clinical significance is not fully understood. With the rising incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma, a potential role of SSBE has been suggested. Biopsy of such lesions may have to be done whe...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Southern medical journal (Birmingham, Ala.) Ala.), 1997-08, Vol.90 (8), p.828-830
Hauptverfasser:	IQBAL, M, YOUNGBERG, G. A, YOUNG, M. F, THOMAS, E
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adenocarcinoma - etiology Adenocarcinoma - pathology Aged Barrett Esophagus - complications Barrett Esophagus - pathology Biological and medical sciences Esophageal Neoplasms - etiology Esophageal Neoplasms - pathology Esophagus Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen Humans Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Tumors
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Zusammenfassung:	Short segment Barrett's esophagus (SSBE) is a frequent finding in patients having endoscopy, but its clinical significance is not fully understood. With the rising incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma, a potential role of SSBE has been suggested. Biopsy of such lesions may have to be done when seen on endoscopy.
ISSN:	0038-4348 1541-8243
DOI:	10.1097/00007611-199708000-00011