Cameron A J
Division of Gastroenterology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 1997 Sep;26(3):487-94. doi: 10.1016/s0889-8553(05)70308-3.
Barrett's esophagus is found in about 1% of the older population and in 3% to 5% of persons with gastroesophageal reflux. It is acquired more commonly by men and the prevalence increases with age. Most cases in the population remain undiagnosed. The incidence of adenocarcinoma of the esophagus and esophagogastric junction is increasing, both being related to Barrett's esophagus. Small areas of intestinal metaplasia are common but of uncertain significance.
巴雷特食管在约1%的老年人群中被发现，在3%至5%的胃食管反流患者中存在。男性更易患此病，且患病率随年龄增长而增加。大多数病例在人群中仍未被诊断出来。食管腺癌和食管胃交界腺癌的发病率正在上升，两者均与巴雷特食管有关。小面积的肠化生很常见，但意义尚不明确。
