Category: Gastroenterology / Esophageal Disorders
Barrett's esophagus is a condition in which the flat pink lining of the swallowing tube that connects the mouth to the stomach (esophagus) is damaged by acid reflux, which causes the lining to become thick and red.
Estimated at 1-2% of the general population in Western countries, with higher rates in individuals with chronic GERD. (Source: Shaheen NJ, Richter JE. Barrett's oesophagus. Lancet. 2009)
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