Co-existing inflammatory bowel disease and Barrett ’s esophagus is associated with esophageal dysplasia: a propensity score-matched cohort

Conclusions Co-existing IBD may increase the risk of dysplasia and esophageal nodules in patients with BE. Our findings may have implications for BE surveillance intervals in IBD patients. Prospective studies are needed to confirm our findings. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text

Source: Endoscopy International Open - September 16, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Fasullo, Matthew Sreenivasen, Aditya Holzwanger, Erik Lavender, Charles Patel, Milan Shah, Tilak Mutha, Pritesh Yacavone, Robert F. Sultan, Keith Trindade, Arvind J. Smallfield, George Tags: Original article Source Type: research