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Barrett’s esophagus has less cancer risk than thought

Tuesday, 06 September 2011 04:12

Norman Barrett isn’t a name that many people recognize.

But there’s a well-known condition named for this Australian-born surgeon — Barrett’s esophagus.

It refers to abnormal cell growth at the bottom of the esophagus, the tube connecting the mouth and stomach.

http://news.health.ufl.edu/2011/17173/multimedia/health-in-a-heartbeat/barrett%E2%80%99s-esophagus-has-less-cancer-risk-than-thought/

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