Barrett's Esophagus
- Metaplasia in Lower Esophagus
- Columnar Epithelium
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Esophagitis
- Esophageal Ulcers
- Increased Risk of Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Risk Factors and Presentation
- Most Common Esophageal Cancer Worldwide
- Upper 2/3 of Esophagus
- Plummer-Vinson Syndrome
- Alcohol
- Smoking
- Poor Diet
- Achalasia
- Progressive Dysphagia
- Weight Loss
- Anemia
Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Diagnosis and Management
- Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Barium Swallow
- "Apple Core" Appearance
- Ultrasound
- CT Scan
- Chemotherapy and Radiation
- Surgery
- Esophageal Stenosis
- Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF)
- Poor Prognosis
Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Characteristics and Presentation
- Most Common Esophageal Cancer in USA
- Lower 1/3 of Esophagus
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Achalasia
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Weight Loss
- Progressive Dysphagia
- Anemia