Barrett's metaplasia and dysplasia in postmyotomy achalasia patients.
Publication/Presentation Date
5-1-1983
Abstract
Three patients who were 8 to 30 years status postmyotomy for achalasia were shown to develop Barrett's columnar metaplasia of the esophagus. In one instance, the patient had multiple areas of severe dysplasia to carcinoma in situ. There have been only a few reports in the world literature of Barrett's metaplasia occurring in postmyotomy achalasia patients. Our experience would indicate it may be a more common complication than previously appreciated. Also, a possible causal relationship between surgical intervention, Barrett's epithelium, and adenocarcinoma in achalasia is suggested.
Volume
78
Issue
5
First Page
265
Last Page
268
ISSN
0002-9270
Published In/Presented At
Feczko, P. J., Ma, C. K., Halpert, R. D., & Batra, S. K. (1983). Barrett's metaplasia and dysplasia in postmyotomy achalasia patients. The American journal of gastroenterology, 78(5), 265–268.
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
6846301
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article