title: Current management of  Barrett's oesophagus.
abstract: Barrett's oesophagus is one of the most common pre-malignant conditions in the world and its incidence is increasing. The management of this disease is currently the subject of research and debate, with medical, endoscopic and operative intervention all having a therapeutic role.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, UK. jmlw@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: J M L
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Williamson
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Almond
authors.forename: N A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Shepherd
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Barr
mesh_terms: D001471:Barrett Esophagus / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D017115:Catheter Ablation; D015897:Comorbidity; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology; D016629:Esophagectomy; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications; D005765:Gastrointestinal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008019:Life Style; D011230:Precancerous Conditions / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D005765:Gastrointestinal Agents