Abstract:Background
Barrett’s esophagus is a condition which predisposes towards development of dysplasia and finally towards esophageal adenocarcinoma, a highly lethal tumour which has been increasing in incidence over the past three decades. Although BE is the single best identified risk factor for the development of esophageal adenocarcinoma, yet the overwhelming majority of Barrett’s patients will never develop this cancer.
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