Low Prevalence of Suspected Barrett ’s Esophagus in Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Without Alarm Symptoms

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is frequently used to evaluate gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) without alarm symptoms, although the benefits are not clear. We aimed to determine the prevalence of uncomplicated GERD as an indication for EGD, the demographic characteristics of these patients, and the endoscopic outcomes of these procedures.
Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Source Type: research