Adults with cystic fibrosis have a threefold increased risk for Barrett’s esophagus or related neoplasia and develop it at younger ages than the general population, according to a matched cohort study.
Given these findings, the investigators said that screening for Barrett’s esophagus (BE) may be warranted in selected patients with cystic fibrosis, especially those who have undergone solid organ transplantation.
“Because cystic fibrosis is associated with a significant risk of