Barrett's esophagus is a condition in which there is an abnormal, metaplastic change in the mucosal cells that line the lower part of the esophagus. The cells change from stratified squamous epithelium to simple columnar epithelium, interspersed with goblet cells that are normally only found in the small and large intestine. This change is considered a premalignant condition because of its potential to transition into esophageal adenocarcinoma, an often deadly cancer.
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Classification
ICD-10 ChapterXI: Diseases of the Digestive System 1 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route First Described Connections
Treated By
Source Endoscopic mucosal resection (Wikipedia)
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1. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Diseases of the digestive system
2. Barrett's Esophagus (Wikipedia)
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The main cause of Barrett's esophagus is tissue adaptation to chronic acid exposure caused by reflux from the stomach.
3. Barrett's esophagus (Wikipedia)
Originally described by Philip Rowland Allison in 1946, article introView the Source Endoscopic mucosal resection (Wikipedia)
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In a preliminary report from Germany, it was performed as primary treatment or adjunctive therapy following photodynamic therapy for early adenocarcinomas in Barrett's esophagus.
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