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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 28, 2010; 16(48): 6151-6154
Published online Dec 28, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i48.6151
Short-segment Barrett’s esophagus and cardia intestinal metaplasia: A comparative analysis
Ying Chang, Bin Liu, Gui-Sheng Liu, Tao Wang, Jun Gong
Ying Chang, Digestive Endoscopic Center, Shanghai Sixth Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200233, China
Bin Liu, Department of Emergence Surgery, Shaanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Xi’an 710068, Shaanxi Province, China
Gui-Sheng Liu, Department of Gastroenterology, Shaanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Xi’an 710068, Shaanxi Province, China
Tao Wang, Department of Gastroenterology, First Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710061, Shaanxi Province, China
Jun Gong, Department of Gastroenterology, Second Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710004, Shaanxi Province, China
Author contributions: Chang Y and Gong J designed the research; Chang Y, Liu B, Liu GS and Wang T performed the research; Chang Y, Liu GS and Wang T analyzed the data; Chang Y and Liu GS wrote the paper.
Supported by The Medical and Technology Cross Foundation of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No. YG2010MS44
Correspondence to: Dr. Ying Chang, Digestive Endoscopic Center, Shanghai Sixth Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Yishan Road 600, Shanghai 200233, China. mulan929@hotmail.com
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Received: August 30, 2010
Revised: September 26, 2010
Accepted: October 3, 2010
Published online: December 28, 2010
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