Barrett's esophagus
How can I be sure that the patient has Barrett's esophagus? The majority of patients diagnosed with Barrett’s esophagus have symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease such as heartburn and/or acid regurgitation. The prevalence of Barrett’s esophagus in patients with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease is estimated to be approximately 10% to 15%. However, patients with Barrett’s…