Barrett's Oesophagus Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
intestinal metasplasia due to prolonged acid exposure of the distal oesophagus
2
Q
Pathology?
A
squamous epithelium –> mucin-secreting columnar epithelium
3
Q
Complications?
A
it is a pre-malignant condition, so can go on to cause dysplasia / adenocarcinoma
4
Q
Treatment?
A
- endoscopic MUCOSAL resection
- radio-frequency ablation
- oepshagectomy rarely
