Barrett's Oesophagus Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
Type of metaplasia: transformation from squamous epithelium to glandular epithelium
2
Q
What causes it?
A
GORD
3
Q
What is done if high grade dysplasia is present?
A
Endoscopic mucosal resection
Radiofrequency ablation
Oesophagectomy
4
Q
What are the complications of it?
A
Adenocarcinoma