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How prevalent are esophageal diseases such as Barrett’s esophagus, GERD, esophageal cancer, and esophageal varices?

April 26, 2017Barrett cancer diseases Esophageal esophagus GERD prevalent varices

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How prevalent are esophageal diseases such as Barrett’s esophagus, GERD, esophageal cancer, and esophageal varices?

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Esophageal varices: • 360 per 100,000 Americans have cirrhosis • Gastroesophageal varices are present in 40-60% of patients with cirrhosis • Hemorrhage from esophageal varices is a leading cause of death in cirrhotic patients, with mortality rates as high as 50%