Article
[Carcinogenesis of Barrett's esophagus].
Nihon rinsho. Japanese journal of clinical medicine - 1 Aug 2005
Endo Takao, Sugawara Nobuaki, Shinomura Yasuhisa
Abstract excerpt
Barrett's esophagus is a premalignant condition and remains the number one risk factor for developing adenocarcinoma. Gastro-esophageal reflux disease is a strong risk factor for both esophageal adenocarcinoma and the precancerous lesion Barrett's esophagus. Both of these conditions are related to the reflux of acid and bile into the esophagus. This results in inflammation and cell damage which initiates a...
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