Barrett's oesophagus: treatment with surgery.
Barrett's oesophagus develops as a consequence of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and may progress to oesophageal adenocarcinoma. Antireflux surgery is an option for patients with reflux disease, but the efficacy and impact on the natural history of disease in patients with Barrett's oesophagus is controversial. This review addresses the existing data on these important issues.
The University of Southern California, United States. Electronic address: sdemeester@surgery.usc.edu.
Steven R
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DeMeester
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000517:prevention & control; D001471:Barrett Esophagus / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control; D004943:Esophagogastric Junction / Q000601:surgery*; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors
Antireflux surgery; Barrett's oesophagus; Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease; Nissen fundoplication; Oesophageal adenocarcinoma