| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9249746 | Gastrointestinal Endoscopy | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The frequency of BE in a high-risk patient group (chronic GERD, majority white men, age > 50 years) who sought medical attention is 13.2%, with the majority (64%) having SSBE. These data suggest that the frequency of BE in patients with GERD has not changed. The true prevalence of BE in the general population, including those who do not seek care, is undoubtedly lower, currently and historically. The majority of patients with BE are overweight and have a hiatal hernia. Demographic data for patients with LSBE and SSBE are similar, indicating that these are a continuum of the same process.
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Authors
Brenda DO, Scott MD, Allan MD, Christian MD, Rachel MD, Matthew S. PhD, Holly J. MS, Prateek MD,