Barrett's Esophagus: When Surgery Is Necessary and What to Expect
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Barrett’s Esophagus is a condition that rarely requires surgery, but when it progresses to high-grade dysplasia or esophageal cancer, surgical intervention becomes necessary. Esophageal surgery specialist Courtney Scaife, MD, talks with Tom Miller, MD, about when surgery is warranted for Barrett’s Esophagus and what patients can expect during and after an esophagectomy.
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