7.1 Introduction The incidence of adenocarcinoma of the esophagus is increasing more rapidly than any other type of carcinoma in the United States . Almost 100% of cases occur in patients with Barrett’s esophagus (BE) , a benign condition in…
1.1 Introduction Barrett’s esophagus (BE) is the presence of metaplastic columnar epithelium in the lower portion of the esophagus, which is normally lined with stratified squamous epithelium. The main cause of the disease is theorized to be reflux esophagitis developed…
7.1 Introduction The incidence of adenocarcinoma of the esophagus is increasing more rapidly than any other type of carcinoma in the United States . Almost 100% of cases occur in patients with Barrett’s esophagus (BE) , a benign condition in…
1.1 Introduction Barrett’s esophagus (BE) is the presence of metaplastic columnar epithelium in the lower portion of the esophagus, which is normally lined with stratified squamous epithelium. The main cause of the disease is theorized to be reflux esophagitis developed…