Neel Sharma1, Khek Yu Ho1. 1. Asia Pacific Barrett's Consortium, National University Hospital Singapore, Singapore.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Barrett's oesophagus (BO) is a premalignant condition associated with the development of oesophageal adenocarcinoma (OAC). Globally, the incidence of OAC is rising. Furthermore, the prognosis regarding the morbidity and mortality of OAC is bleak, with an estimated 5-year survival of 10-15%. Hence, detection of the premalignant phase is paramount. Endoscopy and biopsy sampling is the mainstay of diagnosis. Patients may present with symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) or be completely asymptomatic. Therefore, symptomatology alone is a poor indicator of this condition. SUMMARY: This review highlights the current risk factors associated with the development of BO. KEY MESSAGE: Primary risk factors for BO include male gender, increased age, a family history of the disease, long-standing GORD, smoking, obesity (specifically determined by the waist-to-hip ratio as opposed to BMI), and Caucasian race. Alcohol consumption and Helicobacter pylori are not associated with the condition. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: By ensuring an appropriate understanding of the risk factors, clinicians can discern at-risk patients for endoscopic diagnosis and surveillance.
BACKGROUND: Barrett's oesophagus (BO) is a premalignant condition associated with the development of oesophageal adenocarcinoma (OAC). Globally, the incidence of OAC is rising. Furthermore, the prognosis regarding the morbidity and mortality of OAC is bleak, with an estimated 5-year survival of 10-15%. Hence, detection of the premalignant phase is paramount. Endoscopy and biopsy sampling is the mainstay of diagnosis. Patients may present with symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) or be completely asymptomatic. Therefore, symptomatology alone is a poor indicator of this condition. SUMMARY: This review highlights the current risk factors associated with the development of BO. KEY MESSAGE: Primary risk factors for BO include male gender, increased age, a family history of the disease, long-standing GORD, smoking, obesity (specifically determined by the waist-to-hip ratio as opposed to BMI), and Caucasian race. Alcohol consumption and Helicobacter pylori are not associated with the condition. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: By ensuring an appropriate understanding of the risk factors, clinicians can discern at-risk patients for endoscopic diagnosis and surveillance.
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