title: Case reports--resolution of Barrett's disease and esophageal epithelial atypia after gastric bypass and LAP-BAND.
abstract: Gastroesophageal reflux is a well-recognized complication of obesity. Long-term reflux is associated with the progression from esophageal injury to Barrett's esophagus then to carcinoma. Bariatric surgery may prevent reflux and the progression of esophageal injury. We present two cases that had remission of their esophageal problems after differing bariatric operations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Citizens Medical Center, 2700 Citizens Plaza, Suite 401, Victoria, TX 77901, USA. cchang@victoriasurgeon.org
authors.forename: Craig G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.forename: Edward
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Perez
mesh_terms: D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001471:Barrett Esophagus / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D004941:Esophagitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D005743:Gastrectomy; D015390:Gastric Bypass; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D015391:Gastroplasty; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008679:Metaplasia; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*; D009853:Omeprazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents; D009853:Omeprazole