Abstract:INTRODUCTION:
Barrett's esophagus (BE) occurs when intestinal epithelium replaces squamous epithelium normally lining the distal esophagus. BE is associated with an increased risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC). While traditionally associated with Caucasian males, prevalence of BE and EAC in Asian populations is projected to rise, associated with increasing prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which is associated with obesity and hiatal hernia. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is … Show more
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