Endoscopic features of the columnar-lined esophagus.
Endoscopy is of paramount importance for the identification and biopsy sampling of esophageal columnar metaplasia. The significant premalignant character of this condition justifies the honing of endoscopic skills and experience for recognizing and, perhaps, for treating this condition.
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Department of Gastroenterology-Hepatology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
D001471:Barrett Esophagus / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D004947:Esophagus / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans