Barrett's esophagus: Prevalence and its relationship with dyspeptic symptoms

TÖRÜNER, MURAT; Soykan, ARİF; Ensari, ARZU; KUZU, IŞINSU; Yurdaydin, C; Ozden, A

doi:10.1111/j.1440-1746.2003.03342.x

Barrett's esophagus: Prevalence and its relationship with dyspeptic symptoms

TÖRÜNER M., Soykan I., Ensari A., KUZU I., Yurdaydin C., Ozden A.

JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY, vol.19, no.5, pp.535-540, 2004 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 19 Issue: 5
Publication Date: 2004
Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2003.03342.x
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.535-540
Keywords: Barrett's esophagus, dyspeptic symptoms, GASTROESOPHAGEAL-REFLUX DISEASE, HELICOBACTER-PYLORI, INTESTINAL METAPLASIA, GASTRIC CARDIA, COLUMNAR EPITHELIUM, SHORT SEGMENTS, HIATAL-HERNIA, ADENOCARCINOMA, JUNCTION, CLASSIFICATION
Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background and Aim: Barrett's metaplasia is a premalign condition which plays a pivotal role in the development of esophageal adenocarcinoma. It is considered a complication of chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease. Although esophageal adenocarcinoma is an uncommon cancer, its incidence is rapidly increasing. The aims of the present study were to determine the prevalence of Barrett's metaplasia in outpatients referred for gastroscopy for upper gastrointestinal symptoms, and to clarify the relationship between Barrett's metaplasia and upper gastrointestinal symptoms.