Barrett's esophagus is associated with a distinct oral microbiome

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OBJECTIVES: The esophageal microbiome is composed of predominantly oral flora and is altered in reflux-related conditions including Barrett's esophagus (BE). Changes to the esophageal microbiome may be reflected in the oral cavity. Assessing the oral microbiome thus represents a potential non-invasive method to identify patients with BE. METHODS: Patients with and without BE undergoing upper endoscopy were...

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