A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Riskof Increasing Adiposity on Barrett's Esophagus

2007133 citationsReview

Authors

Darren C. Greenwood · University of Leeds

Christopher P. Wild · University of Leeds

Abstract

Increasing adiposity is only an indirect risk factor of Barrett's esophagus through the precursor lesion of GERD. Hence, BMI status has no predictive value with respect to GERD patients and their risk of progression to Barrett's esophagus.

Topics & Keywords

Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes Esophageal and GI Pathology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: The American Journal of Gastroenterology

Volume 103, Issue 2, pp. 292-300

DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2007.01621.x

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