Increased Risk for Dysplasia in Obese Patients With Barrett’s Esophagus

Three to five years after a diagnosis of Barrett’s esophagus, obese patients have a higher risk for developing dysplasia compared with nonobese patients, researchers have found.

While obesity is a known independent risk factor for Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma, data are sparse on the impact of obesity on the risk for progression from nondysplastic Barrett’s esophagus to dysplasia or esophageal adenocarcinoma. The new findings suggest that more frequent