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What is Barrett's Esophagus?

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Barrett oesophagus (esophageal segment lined with columnar metaplastic epithelium which is flat or villiform)

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What are the health implications of Barrett's esophagus?
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Can you have a operation for a hernia with barrett esophagus?
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What ethnicity does Barrett's esophagus occur most in?
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Is there a FIX for Barrett's Esophagus?
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