Barrett's esophagus and its relationship to cancer.
The authors present an overview on the current status of Barrett's esophagus. Pathogenesis, histological classification, prevalence, and incidence regarding relationship to adenocarcinoma frequency are described. The accuracy of endoscopic diagnosis and the role of radiology for an optimal high risk patient's screening program are discussed according to the author's experience.
Boverie
J H
JH
Department of Radiology, CHU Sart-Tilman, University of Liège, Belgium.
Belaiche
J
J
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000209:etiology*; D001471:Barrett Esophagus / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D011230:Precancerous Conditions; D011859:Radiography