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The Genetics of Barrett's Esophagus: A Familial and Population-Based Perspective.
Digestive diseases and sciences - 1 Jul 2016
To Henry, Clemons Nicholas J, Duong Cuong P, Trainer Alison H, Phillips Wayne A
Abstract excerpt
Barrett's esophagus (BE) is intestinal metaplasia of the lower esophagus and a precursor lesion for esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC). Both are important health issues as they have rising incidences in the Western world. Improving the management of BE relies on understanding the underlying biology of this disease, but the exact biological mechanisms have been difficult to determine. BE is generally thought to be an...
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