Journal article
Barrett's Esophagus and Obesity: The Missing Part of the Puzzle
Abstract
Obesity is a recognized risk factor of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and esophageal adenocarcinoma. The impact of obesity on the risk of Barrett's esophagus is unclear. This is addressed by a systematic review in this issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology using additional data given by the authors of individual observational studies. The review suggests that although obesity is a risk factor of Barrett's esophagus, it is …
Authors
Moayyedi P
Journal
The American Journal of Gastroenterology, Vol. 103, No. 2,
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
February 2008
DOI
10.1111/j.1572-0241.2007.01618.x
ISSN
0002-9270