Barrett oesophagus (BE) is a precursor lesion to oesophageal adenocarcinoma and involves intestinal metaplasia (replacement of squamous epithelium with columnar epithelium) in response to gastro-oesophageal reflux. This Primer summarizes the latest research about BE, including improvements in treatment and disease management.
- Yonne Peters
- Ali Al-Kaabi
- Peter D. Siersema