Barrett ' s Esophagus | Medscape Barrett ' s Esophagus | Medscape

Barrett ' s esophagus is an acquired metaplastic condition in which healthy squamous epithelium is replaced by specialized columnar epithelium. It occurs secondary to damage associated with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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