Short segment Barrett's esophagus: ignorance may be bliss.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Data suggest the incidence of Barrett's esophagus is increasing, but the vast majority are of the short segment (SS) variety. Whether SSBE has an increased cancer risk is poorly defined, whereas overdiagnosis is common and it is associated with increased insurance costs and perception of cancer risks. Maybe in this disease, ignorance is bliss.
Medical subject headings
- Barrett Esophagus