Barrett's Esophagus

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Treatment for Dysplasia or Esophageal Adenocarcinoma

If a person with Barrett's esophagus is found to have dysplasia or cancer, the doctor will usually recommend surgery if the person is strong enough and has a good chance of being cured. The type of surgery may vary, but it usually involves removing most of the esophagus and pulling the stomach up into the chest to attach it to what remains of the esophagus.

Many patients with Barrett's esophagus are elderly and have many other medical problems that make surgery unwise. In these patients, other approaches to treating dysplasia are being investigated.

Normal Esophagus Metaplasia

References:
digestive.niddk.nih.gov

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Body Mass Index (BMI)

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GastroEsophageal Reflux Disease - GERD

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