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Identification of Barrett's esophagus in relatives by endoscopic screening.
The American journal of gastroenterology - 1 Nov 2004
Chak Amitabh, Faulx Ashley, Kinnard Margaret, Brock Wendy, Willis Joseph, Wiesner Georgia L, Parrado Antonio R, Goddard Katrina A B
Abstract excerpt
AIM: Familial aggregation of Barrett's esophagus and its associated cancers has been termed familial Barrett's esophagus (FBE). The aim of the study was to determine whether endoscopic screening would identify Barrett's esophagus (BE) in relatives of probands with BE or esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC). METHODS: All living first-degree relatives of patients with long segment BE or EAC presenting to the endoscopy...
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