Barrett’s esophagitis with esophageal epithelial intestinal epithelial hyperplasia is generally more serious and has a higher risk of developing cancer, so timely surgical intervention and regular follow-up are recommended.
Barrett’s esophagitis is one of the complications of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which is typically characterized by the replacement of normal squamous esophageal epithelium by fundic glandular epithelium, cardia glandular epithelium, and intestinal epithelium, a process known as metaplasia. Barrett’s esophagus with intestinal epithelial metaplasia has a higher risk of developing cancer, which is more serious and suggests timely surgical intervention.
The procedure can be performed endoscopically, and common surgical procedures include endoscopic mucosal dissection or mucosal resection. For larger lesions of more than 3cm, review is recommended every 2 years; for lesions of less than 3cm, review is recommended every 3 years or so.
Barrett’s esophagus with esophageal epithelial intestinal epithelial hyperplasia is found to be still more serious and with high risk of malignant transformation, it is recommended to seek medical treatment promptly, standardize the treatment under the guidance of physicians, and review gastroscopy on a regular basis.