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Look to the 6th Character to Specify a Barrett’s Esophagus Diagnosis

Published on Tue Nov 25, 2025

Question: An established patient with Barrett’s esophagus came in for a surveillance visit. The gastroenterologist examined the patient and evaluated their symptoms. The physician then performed an endoscopy of the esophagus and performed a biopsy during the procedure. The sample was tested for dysplasia at an outside laboratory. The results confirmed high-grade dysplastic changes. The gastroenterologist diagnosed the patient with [...]
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