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Review
. 2015 Feb;29(1):211-7.
doi: 10.1016/j.bpg.2014.12.004. Epub 2014 Dec 18.

Barrett's oesophagus: treatment with surgery

Steven R DeMeester  1
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Review

Barrett's oesophagus: treatment with surgery

Steven R DeMeester. Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol. 2015 Feb.

Abstract

Barrett's oesophagus develops as a consequence of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and may progress to oesophageal adenocarcinoma. Antireflux surgery is an option for patients with reflux disease, but the efficacy and impact on the natural history of disease in patients with Barrett's oesophagus is controversial. This review addresses the existing data on these important issues.

Keywords: Antireflux surgery; Barrett's oesophagus; Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease; Nissen fundoplication; Oesophageal adenocarcinoma.

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