The Incidence of Esophageal Cancer and High-Grade Dysplasia in Barrett's Esophagus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Yousef, Fouad; R. Cardwell, Chris; M. Cantwell, Marie; Galway, Karen; T. Johnston, Brian; Murray, Liam

doi:10.1093/aje/kwn121

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The Incidence of Esophageal Cancer and High-Grade Dysplasia in Barrett's Esophagus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Published in American Journal of Epidemiology • Jun 12, 2008

Authors:

Fouad Yousef

Chris R. Cardwell

Marie M. Cantwell

Abstract

Barrett's esophagus is a well-recognized precursor of esophageal adenocarcinoma. Surveillance of Barrett's esophagus patients is recommended to detect high-grade dysplasia (HGD) or early cancer. Because of wide variation in the published cancer incidence in Barrett's esophagus, the authors undertook...

Subject

Medicine

Esophagus

Barrett's esophagus

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