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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for "Barrett's" Esophagus
  1. Barrett esophagus 
    Barrett esophagus (BE) is a disorder in which the lining of the esophagus is damaged by stomach acid. ... will not make BE go away. TREATMENT OF BARRETT ESOPHAGUS Endoscopic biopsy can show changes in the cell ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001143.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Esophagectomy - minimally invasive 
    ... of the esophagus that can lead to cancer ( Barrett esophagus ) Severe trauma
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007396.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Esophageal cancer 
    ... the more common type of esophageal cancer. Having Barrett esophagus increases the risk for this type of cancer. ... gastroesophageal reflux disease , or GERD) can develop into Barrett esophagus. Other risk factors include smoking, being male, or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000283.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Esophageal pH monitoring 
    ... acid in the esophagus may be related to: Barrett esophagus Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) Esophageal scarring Gastroesophageal reflux disease ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003401.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Esophagectomy - open 
    ... of the esophagus that can lead to cancer ( Barrett esophagus ) Severe trauma Destroyed esophagus Severely damaged stomach
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007397.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Gastroesophageal reflux disease 
    ... esophagus that can increase the risk of cancer ( Barrett esophagus ) Bronchospasm (irritation and spasm of the airways due ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000265.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Esophagitis 
    ... This can cause swallowing problems. A condition called Barrett esophagus (BE) can develop after years of GERD. Rarely, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001153.htm - Medical Encyclopedia