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Chemoprevention of Barrett ’s Esophagus and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
AbstractBarrett ’s esophagus is common in Western countries, but progression to esophageal adenocarcinoma is uncommon. Chemoprevention therefore needs to consider whether benefits outweigh risks given an otherwise healthy population. This will depend on the particular population at risk and the relative safety of a potential preventive agent. Most evidence regarding the potential benefit of chemoprevention of Barrett’s esophagus and prevention of progression to esophageal adenocarcinoma is based on observational studies such as case–control and cohort studies. Given the potential benefits and relatively low risks, pa...
Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences - June 12, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
