2006-10-02 07:10:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Barrett's esophagus (sometimes called Barrett's syndrome, CELLO - columnar epithelium lined lower (o)esophagus or colloquially as Barrett's) refers to an abnormal change (metaplasia) in the cells of the lower end of the esophagus thought to be caused by damage from chronic acid exposure, or reflux esophagitis. Barrett's esophagus is found in about 10% of patients who seek medical care for heartburn (gastroesophageal reflux). It is considered to be a premalignant condition and is associated with an increased risk of esophageal cancer.
The condition is named after Dr. Norman Barrett (1903–1979), Australian-born British surgeon at St Thomas' Hospital, who described the condition in 1957.
2006-10-02 07:14:46 · answer #1 · answered by dani 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barrett's esophagus (sometimes called Barrett's syndrome, CELLO - columnar epithelium lined lower (o)esophagus or colloquially as Barrett's) refers to an abnormal change (metaplasia) in the cells of the lower end of the esophagus thought to be caused by damage from chronic acid exposure, or reflux esophagitis. Barrett's esophagus is found in about 10% of patients who seek medical care for heartburn (gastroesophageal reflux). It is considered to be a premalignant condition and is associated with an increased risk of esophageal cancer.
The condition is named after Dr. Norman Barrett (1903–1979), Australian-born British surgeon at St Thomas' Hospital, who described the condition in 1957.
2006-10-02 14:22:02 · answer #2 · answered by Chippie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barrett esophagus is a rare disorder characterized by chronic inflammation and ulceration of the esophagus (esophagitis). Symptoms develop due to the chronic occurrence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which is a condition characterized by backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus and may include episodes of heartburn and recurring pain behind the breastbone (sternum). Late symptoms associated with Barrett esophagus may also include a narrowing (stricture) of the esophagus and difficulty swallowing (dysphagia).
2006-10-02 14:14:14 · answer #3 · answered by bobbie21brady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just do a simple search!!!!
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http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/barretts/
2006-10-02 14:14:33 · answer #4 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the website
www.medicinenet.com
you can search for all kinds of info on it.
2006-10-02 14:22:56 · answer #5 · answered by queenmackerel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋