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Barrett’s esophagus can be defined as the replacement of malpighian esophageal mucosa by columnar metaplasic mucosa. With regard to the pathogenesis of Barrett’s esophagus, there are two theories: one stating that it is congenital in origin and the other that it is acquired secondary to gastroesophageal reflux. The second theory is the more widely accepted since 20% of cases of peptic esophagitis are complicated by Barrett’s esophagus and columnar epithelium has been noted in 44% of patients with peptic stenosis.
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Dupin, B., Garbe, L., Fuentes, P., Giudicelli, R., Reboud, E. (1988). Adenocarcinoma Complicating Columnar Epithelium-Lined (Barrett’s) Esophagus: A Clinical and Histological Study. In: Siewert, J.R., Hölscher, A.H. (eds) Diseases of the Esophagus. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-86432-2_129
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