Endoscopic diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus.
Four cases of Barrett's esophagus are presented. Diagnosis was confirmed by multiple serial biopsies of the esophagus. There are many features on endoscopic examination which suggest the diagnosis of this anomaly. These features are described in detail along with endoscopic pictures.
D000368:Aged; D001706:Biopsy; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D004942:Esophagitis, Peptic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D004945:Esophagoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005753:Gastric Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D006551:Hernia, Hiatal / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014456:Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis