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Barrett Esophagus
Research conducted at V. Munitiz and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about barrett esophagus
September 23rd, 2008
"Barrett's esophagus is an acquired condition fundamentally related to the presence of severe and prolonged pathologic acid and biliary gastro-esophageal reflux," scientists in Murcia, Spain report. "However, genetic factors may also play a role in some cases. The aim of this study is to present 3 generations of a Spanish family with the largest number of members so far reported with Barrett's esophagus or esophageal adenocarcinoma. Of the 24 members of this family studied over 3 generations, 6 patients developed esophageal adenocarcinoma, 4 Barrett's esophagus, 6 clinical symptoms of gastro-esophageal reflux disease without Barrett's esophagus, and 8 were...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-09-23)
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