What is the diagnosis for Barrett's Esophagus?

"Barrett's esophagus is marked by the presence of columnar cell epithelium in the lower esophagus, replacing the normal squamous cell epithelium鈥攁n example of metaplasia. The columnar epithelium is better able to withstand the erosive action of the gastric secretions; however, this metaplasia confers an increased cancer risk of the adenocarcinoma type."

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Possible to get esophageal cancer from bulimia if possible to get from chronic acid reflux-barrett esophagus?

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Is there alternatives to surgery with a Barrett's esophagus?

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Diagnosis of Barrett's Esophagus....What now?

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I have Barrett's Esophagus-my heartburn got so bad I threw up & burst several vessels on my face?

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Gastric ulcer and Barrett's Esophagus?

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