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Classification of Barrett's epithelium by magnifying endoscopy.
Gastrointestinal endoscopy - 1 May 2002
Endo Takao, Awakawa Teruhito, Takahashi Hiroaki, Arimura Yoshiaki, Itoh Fumio, Yamashita Kentaro, Sasaki Sigeru, Yamamoto Hiroyuki, Tang Xiufen, Imai Kohzoh
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BACKGROUND: The specialized columnar epithelium of Barrett's esophagus can be detected by obtaining random or 4 quadrant biopsy specimens at conventional endoscopy. However, little is known about the fine mucosal structure of specialized columnar epithelium. METHODS: Thirty patients with Barrett'...
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