New Directions in Barrett ’s Esophagus

I am so pleased to introduce this issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America, “New Directions in Barrett’s Esophagus.” In terms of the morbidity and mortality associated with it, as well as the resources expended on it, Barrett’s esophagus (BE) and esophageal adenocarcinoma rank high in gastrointestinal (GI) maladies. Indeed, the question of how to manage the patient with chronic heartburn is probably second only to colorectal cancer screening as a public health concern in GI, and indications related to gastroesophageal reflux disease are routinely at or near the top the list for upper endoscopy.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research