title: [Barrett's esophagus: contemporary diagnostic and therapeutic approaches].
abstract: The author considers the modern concepts of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and diagnostics of Barrett's esophagus (BE). Special attention is paid to the evaluation of BE as precancer elevating the risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma, as well as the issues of the treatment and regular medical check-up of such patients.
authors.forename: Iu O
authors.initials: IuO
authors.lastname: Labutina
mesh_terms: D001471:Barrett Esophagus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D001706:Biopsy; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / Q000379:methods*; D004791:Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016629:Esophagectomy / Q000379:methods*; D005745:Gastric Acidity Determination; D014943:Global Health; D006635:Histamine H2 Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D011379:Prognosis; D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors
chemical_list: D004791:Enzyme Inhibitors; D006635:Histamine H2 Antagonists; D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors