Abstract
The purpose of operation in Barrett's esophagus is to protect against esophageal acid exposure. In Western countries antireflux surgery is positive because Barrett's esophagus is recognized as premalignancy. But in Japan many people have SSBE without intestinal metaplasia. Thus if cancer is not detected in Barrett's esophagus, it is difficult to accept surgery. Besides antireflux surgery is not always successful. So the extra-surgical treatment is more recommended than operation in Japan.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
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Review
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Barrett Esophagus / drug therapy
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Barrett Esophagus / pathology
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Barrett Esophagus / surgery*
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use
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Esophagoscopy
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Esophagus / pathology
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Esophagus / surgery
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Gastric Acidity Determination
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Gastroesophageal Reflux / drug therapy
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Gastroesophageal Reflux / surgery
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Humans
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Metaplasia / surgery
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Mucous Membrane / pathology
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Mucous Membrane / surgery
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Proton Pump Inhibitors
Substances
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Enzyme Inhibitors
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Proton Pump Inhibitors