Reviewing Barrett’s Esophagus

Abstract

Introduction: Barrett’s esophagus is a common condition with serious complictions. Objective: This is a review of Barrett’s esophagus as it is an important topic. Method: This is a review of papers on Europe PMC (https://europepmc.org/) as a trusted academic engine concerning Barrett’s Esophagus. The search included a specific keyword (Barrett’s) then (AND) then specific related keywords. Papers from the last five years were preferred, with no exclusion. Excel 2010 was utilized for data management. Results: From 13,542 studies concerning (Barrett’s) on the previously mentioned search, 2,402 papers (17.7 %) were in Case reports, 6,067 articles (44.8%) were in Reviews, 1,993 studies (14.7 %) were in Clinical trials, and 3,080 papers (22.7 %) were in Miscellaneous. The author organizes the diagnostic tests, medical, and surgical treatments of Barrett’s Esophagus to facilitate easy remembering. Conclusions: Barrett’s esophagus is a serious gastrointestinal disorder that can increase the risk of developing esophageal cancer. Suspicion of diagnosis is crucial and the treatment strategies for Barrett’s esophagus aim to alleviate symptoms, control GERD, and reduce the risk of cancer.