B arrett's esophagus (BE), a common condition, is the only known precursor to esophageal
adenocarcinoma (EAC). There is uncertainty about the best way to manage BE as most …

Barrett oesophagus develops when the lower oesophageal squamous epithelium is
replaced with columnar epithelium, which shows both intestinal and gastric differentiation …

Barrett esophagus (BE) is defined by the presence of metaplastic esophageal columnar
epithelium with goblet cells within endoscopically recognizable areas of the esophagus …

The gastroesophageal junction (GEJ), which is defined as the point where the distal
esophagus joins the proximal stomach (cardia), is a short anatomic area that is commonly …

Objective Barrett's oesophagus shows appearances described as 'intestinal metaplasia', in
structures called 'crypts' but do not typically display crypt architecture. Here, we investigate …

Barrett esophagus (BE) and carditis with intestinal metaplasia (CIM) differ in their risk of
malignancy and implications for patient management, but are difficult to distinguish in …

Acid, pepsin and other noxious material reach the esophageal mucosa and interact with the
luminal aspect of the squamous epithelium. The first protective barrier to these potentially …

Abstract Currently, the American College of Gastroenterology requires identification of
goblet cells in mucosal biopsies from the esophagus to diagnose Barrett esophagus (BE) …

Barrett's oesophagus (BE) is defined as any metaplastic columnar epithelium in the distal
oesophagus which replaces normal squamous epithelium and which predisposes to cancer …

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most common digestive disease in
industrialized countries (Europe and North America) and is associated with microscopic …