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Screening for Barrett's oesophagus

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screening for Barrett’s oesophagus

Screening for Barrett’s oesophagus in the general population with endoscopy is not currently recommended.

Patients with the following criteria can be considered for screening:

  • patients with chronic or severe GORD – duration>5 years or at least twice weekly symptoms or symptoms interfering with daily activity and at least three of :
    • age>50 years
    • male sex
    • white race
    • obese
    • smoking or
    • family history of Barrett’s oesophagus or oesophageal adenocarcinoma

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