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What is Barrett's esophagus? What causes Barrett's esophagus? What is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? Who gets Barrett's esophagus? How do I know for sure if I have Barrett's? Is there a cure for my Barrett's esophagus?
Do we know how cancer develops in Barrett's? If I have Barrett's, will I get cancer? What are the treatment options for high-grade dysplasia in Barrett's? What are the treatment options for cancer in Barrett's? What are some non-surgical therapies for Barrett's?
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What causes Barrett's esophagus?
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Winters C, Jr., Spurling TJ, Chobanian SJ, Curtis DJ; Esposito RL; Hacker JF 3rd, Johnson DA; Cruess DF; Cetelingam JD; Gurney MS, et al. Barrett's esophagus. A prevalent, occult complication of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Gastroenterology 1987; 92(1):118-24.
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