Barrett's Esophagus

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Diagnosis

To diagnose Barrett's esophagus, an outpatient procedure called upper GI endoscopy with biopsy (also called upper endoscopy or esophagogastroduodenoscopy) is performed. Prior to upper endoscopy, the patient is given a sedative and the throat is sprayed with a local anesthetic.


During the procedure, a thin, flexible tube that contains a tiny light and camera (called an endoscope) is passed through the mouth and into the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intes...Read the full article