The extent of Barrett's esophagus depends on the status of the lower esophageal sphincter and the degree of esophageal acid exposure.

Oberg, S; DeMeester, T R; Peters, J H; Hagen, J A; Nigro, J J; DeMeester, S R; Theisen, J; Campos, G M; Crookes, P F

Oberg, S; DeMeester, T R; Peters, J H; Hagen, J A; Nigro, J J; DeMeester, S R; Theisen, J; Campos, G M; Crookes, P F.

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Oberg S; University of Southern California, Department of Surgery, Los Angeles, CA, USA.

J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg ; 117(3): 572-80, 1999 Mar.

Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-10047662

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Barrett Esophagus/pathology; Esophagogastric Junction/physiopathology; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Barrett Esophagus/physiopathology; Esophagoscopy; Esophagus/metabolism; Esophagus/pathology; Female; Humans; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; Male; Metaplasia; Middle Aged; Mucous Membrane/metabolism; Mucous Membrane/pathology; Peristalsis

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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Barrett Esophagus / Esophagogastric Junction Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: En Journal: J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Year: 1999 Type: Article Affiliation country: United States

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