Barrett's oesophagus

✍ Scribed by Professor T. P. J. Hennessy

• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
• Year: 1985
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 648 KB
• Volume: 72
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0007-1323
• DOI: 10.1002/bjs.1800720503

✦ Synopsis

Abstract
The bulk of available evidence supports the view that Barrett's oesophagus is an acquired condition due to chronic gastro-oesophageal reflux. It is possible that a few cases are congenital. Barrett's oesophagus gives rise to severe stricture and ulceration and has a significant malignant potential. Treatment is designed to prevent reflux and, if possible, to reverse the metaplastic change. Dysplasia is of ominous significance and requires frequent careful surveillance.