1. Barretts Esophagus Is it only heartburn or a precursor to esophageal cancer? By: Constance Thomas
2. INTRO: A Brief Overview Condition of the esophagus GERD Cancer Risk
3. Signs, Symptoms and Causes Long-term acid reflux Other gastrointestinal abnormalities Unknown cause Contributing factors
4. Risk factors and complications Chronic acid reflux Gender Race Esophageal cancer
5. Testing, biopsy results and diagnosis Schedule appointment with gastroenterologist Have appropriate tests performed Dysplasia- benign low grade high grade short-segment Barretts long-segment Barretts
6. Treatment and medications Periodic exams Proton-pump inhibitors Surgery Endoscopic mucosal resection HALO Photodynamic therapy
