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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 28, 2011; 17(32): 3672-3683
Published online Aug 28, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i32.3672
Published online Aug 28, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i32.3672
Table 2 Clinical and demographic risk factors for neoplastic progression of Barrett’s esophagus
Innate factors | Gastrointestinal factors | Other modifiable factors |
Age | Bile and acid reflux | Obesity |
Gender | Anti-reflux surgery | Diet |
Ethnicity | Proton pump inhibition | Alcohol |
Pharmacological lower esophageal sphincter relaxation | Smoking | |
Salivary nitrates | Socioeconomic status | |
Barrett’s segment length | Pharmacological COX-2 inhibition |
- Citation: Wiseman EF, Ang YS. Risk factors for neoplastic progression in Barrett’s esophagus. World J Gastroenterol 2011; 17(32): 3672-3683
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v17/i32/3672.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v17.i32.3672