Q: My good friend was diagnosed with Barrett’s esophagus and “high grade dysplasia.” To his horror, the specialist is advising surgery to remove his esophagus — even though he doesn’t even have cancer ...

Researchers suggest endoscopic mucosal resection may be an effective and safe method of completely removing Barrett’s esophagus but may also be associated with a high complication rate, according to a ...

Dear Dr. Roach: For years, my 80-year-old aunt has been suffering from profound reflux problems that result in vomiting. Her esophagus was surgically detached from her stomach for over a year. Now ...

New research provides compelling evidence that Barrett’s esophagus underlies all cases of esophageal adenocarcinoma, even ...

Scientists have found the strongest evidence to date that a condition known as Barrett's esophagus is the starting point for all cases of esophageal adenocarcinoma—the most common type of esophageal ...

The esophagus is a tubular, elongated organ that plays an important role in transporting food and liquids to the stomach. Several conditions can negatively affect the esophagus, including acid reflux, ...