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A Caribbean perspective on Barrett's oesophagus / Una perspectiva caribeña sobre el esófago de barrett
Williams, N. P.
  • Williams, N. P; The University of the West Indies. Department of Pathology. JM
West Indian med. j ; 55(3): 148-152, Jun. 2006.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-472329
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of Barrett's oesophagus at the University Hospital of the West Indies which serves a population predominantly of African descent. In order to maximize accession of all cases in this preliminary study, the broad definition of columnar metaplasia of the lower oesophagus was utilized. Nevertheless, of 18 cases identified in the 21-year period, 14/17 cases (82) available for review had specialized columnar epithelium diagnostic of Barrett's oesophagus. There was male predominance 51, the mean age was 53.8 years and there were two associated adenocarcinomas. These data confirm the occurrence but low prevalence of Barrett's oesophagus in this population but with a disease pattern that is consistent with that reported in other populations, warranting systematic evaluation of the gastro-oesophageal junction even in a Caribbean population.
RESUMEN
El objetivo de este estudio es evaluar la prevalencia del esófago de Barrett en el Hospital Universitario de West Indies – institución que presta servicio a una población predominantemente de descendencia africana. Con el objeto de maximizar el acceso de todos los casos a este estudio preliminar, se utilizó la definición amplia de metaplasia columnar del esófago inferior. Sin embargo, de 18 casos identi-ficados en un período de 21 años, 14/17 casos (82%) disponibles para examen presentaban diagnós-tico de epitelio columnar especializado de esófago de Barrett. Hubo predominio masculino 51, la edad media fue de 53.8 años, y hubo dos adenocarcinomas asociados. Estos datos confirman la incidencia, pero a la vez la baja prevalencia del esófago de Barrett en esta población, aunque con un patrón de en-fermedad consistente con el que se reporta para otras poblaciones, justificando la evaluación sistemá-tica de la unión gastroesofágica incluso en una población caribeña.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Barrett Esophagus Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Child / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2006 Type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/JM

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Barrett Esophagus Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Child / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2006 Type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/JM