Barrett’s Esophagus: Guideline Interpretation and Application to Management

Esophageal adenocarcinoma is a lethal cancer that has undergone a dramatic increase in incidence over the last few decades.¹ EAC now represents the most common form of esophageal cancer in Western populations and is associated with a dismal 5-year survival rate. Barrett’s esophagus is the only known premalignant condition for EAC.

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