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Barretts Esophagus and Active Duodenal Ulcer An Important Clinical Association

Authors: EUGENE A. GELZAYD MD, LUIS C. MAAS MD

Abstract

A retrospective review of five patients with Barretts esophagus revealed three with an associated active duodenal ulcer. Two patients also had adenocarcinoma of the esophagus. Any-patient with prolonged gastroesophageal reflux should have careful radiologic and endoscopic evaluation of the entire upper gastrointestinal tract.

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