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Podcast: Mayo Clinic Talks
Episode: Barrett’s Esophagus
Description: Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.
Guests: Cadman L. Leggett, M.D., and Chamil C. Codipilly, M.D.
Occasional heartburn from gastroesophageal reflux is usually nothing more than an occasional nuisance for most patients. However, when the reflux becomes chronic, it can become more serious. One complication is Barrett’s esophagus. On occasion, Barrett’s can develop into esophageal adenocarcinoma, an aggressive malignancy with a survival rate of only around 20% at 5 years. Although usually seen in those with chronic acid reflux, Barrett’s can occasionally occur in those without any clinical evidence of acid reflux. When shoul...