Barrett's Oesophagus Flashcards
1
Q
Aetiologies?
A
GORD
Obesity
Smoking
Alcoholism
2
Q
Pathology?
A
Metaplasia of gastric epithelium into oesophagus
3
Q
Signs and Symptoms?
A
As GORD, severe
Heartburn, water/acid brash, cough
4
Q
Investigations and Findings?
A
Upper GI endoscopy +/- biopsy shows cell metaplasia - columnar type in oesophagus
5
Q
Management?
A
PPIs
Mucosectomy/resection
6
Q
Complications?
A
Oesophageal adenocarcinoma
