Barrett's esophagus: radiological and clinical considerations.
Publication/Presentation Date
6-1-1984
Abstract
We reviewed the radiographic findings in thirty patients with columnar-lined (Barrett's) esophageal mucosa. Gastroesophageal reflux was observed in 90%, hiatal hernia in 83%, stricture in 80% and esophageal ulceration in 33%. Superficial nodular mucosal changes were detected on 50% of the air contrast esophagrams. Prominence of this pattern may be associated with dysplastic or early malignant change. In addition, four conditions associated with secondary lower esophageal sphincter incompetence were identified in our patient group. These were scleroderma, previous myotomy for achalasia, previous gastric surgery and long-term indwelling nasogastric tubes.
Volume
35
Issue
2
First Page
120
Last Page
123
ISSN
0008-2902
Published In/Presented At
Halpert, R. D., Feczko, P. J., & Chason, D. P. (1984). Barrett's esophagus: radiological and clinical considerations. Journal of the Canadian Association of Radiologists, 35(2), 120–123.
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
6480662
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article