Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Barrett's esophagus occurs when the lining of the esophagus, the tube that runs from the ...

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specifically Barrett's Esophagus (BE). BE is a change in the cellular structure of the esophageal lining typically caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as heartburn.

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Barrett's esophagus is an acquired metaplastic abnormality in which the normal stratified squamous epithelium lining of the esophagus is replaced by an intestinal-like columnar epithelium.

Barrett's esophagus usually develops in the context of chronic gastroesophageal reflux. Presumably, the repeated exposure to acid and bile in the refluxate induces tissue injury in the lower ...