Oesophageal cancer is a global health problem; in 2018 there were more than 572,000
people newly diagnosed with oesophageal cancer worldwide. There are two main …

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorder in
the United States, and leads to substantial morbidity, though associated mortality is rare. The …

Background and aims Cancer will soon become the leading cause of death in every country
in the twenty-first century. This study aimed to analyze the mortality and morbidity of 29 types …

Barrett's esophagus (BE) is among the most common conditions encountered by the
gastroenterologist. In this document, the American College of Gastroenterology updates its …

This document is the official American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guideline on
screening and surveillance in patients with Barrett's esophagus (BE) and is based on …

These guidelines provide a practical and evidence-based resource for the management of
patients with Barrett's oesophagus and related early neoplasia. The Appraisal of Guidelines …

Oesophageal carcinoma affects more than 450 000 people worldwide and the incidence is
rapidly increasing. Squamous-cell carcinoma is the predominant form of oesophageal …

Background: The efficacy of rifaximin in the secondary prevention of overt hepatic
encephalopathy (HE) is well documented, but its effectiveness in preventing a first episode …

Importance Barrett esophagus containing low-grade dysplasia is associated with an
increased risk of developing esophageal adenocarcinoma, a cancer with a rapidly …

Importance Barrett esophagus is characterized by the replacement of normal esophageal
squamous cell epithelium with columnar metaplasia and affects approximately 5% of people …