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This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they exist. The article ends with the author's clinical recommendations.

A 55-year-old obese white man has had frequent heartburn for more than 10 years. He has treated himself with a histamine H₂-receptor antagonist, which provides only partial relief. He decided to consult a physician after reading a magazine article warning that heartburn causes cancer of the esophagus. The patient has no other medical problems, dysphagia, or recent, unexplained weight loss, and . . . [Full Text of this Article]

The Clinical Problem

Strategies and Evidence

Screening and Surveillance for Barrett's Esophagus

Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Barrett's Esophagus

Dysplasia in Barrett's Esophagus

Natural History of High-Grade Dysplasia

Helicobacter pylori and Barrett's Esophagus

Areas of Uncertainty

Guidelines

Conclusions

Source Information

From the Dallas Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas.

Address reprint requests to Dr. Spechler at the Division of Gastroenterology (111B1), Dallas VA Medical Center, 4500 S. Lancaster Rd., Dallas, TX 75216.

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