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Barrett's Esophagus and Esophageal Cancer

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Guest: Donald Castell, MD Host: Mark DeLegge, MD How common is Barrett's esophagus in patients with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or asymptomatic reflux? What risk factors might predict a diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus? Dr. Donald Castell, professor of medicine and director of the esophageal disorder program at the Medical University of South Carolina, joins host Dr. Mark DeLegge to discuss this potentially pre-cancerous condition.