Gastroparesis is a chronic symptomatic disorder of the stomach characterized by delayed emptying without evidence of mechanical obstruction. Symptoms of gastroparesis include nausea, vomiting, early satiety, postprandial fullness, and upper…
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Gary W. Falk, MD, MS, Consulting Editor Gastroparesis is undoubtedly one of the most frustrating disorders in gastroenterology for both patients and clinicians. The disease may be profoundly debilitating and,…
Chemoprevention in Barrett’s esophagus is currently applied only in research settings. Identifying pathways that can be targeted by safe, pharmaceutical or natural compounds is key to expanding the scope of…
Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) develops from Barrett’s esophagus (BE), wherein normal squamous epithelia is replaced by specialized intestinal metaplasia in response to chronic gastroesophageal acid reflux. BE can progress to low-…
Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease and Barrett’s esophagus can be a management challenge for the treating physician or surgeon. The goals of therapy include relief of reflux symptoms, induction of…
Barrett’s esophagus (BE) is present in up to 5.6% of the US population and is the precursor lesion for esophageal adenocarcinoma. Surveillance endoscopy is the primary management approach for BE….
Approximately 10% to 15% of the chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease population is at risk for the development of Barrett’s esophagus, particularly in the setting of other risk factors, including male…
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may protect against carcinogenesis in Barrett’s esophagus because they eliminate the chronic esophageal inflammation of reflux esophagitis, and because they decrease esophageal exposure to acid, which…
