screening for Barrett's oesophagus

Last reviewed 05/2023

screening for Barrett’s oesophagus

Screening for Barrett’s oesophagus in the general population with endoscopy is not currently recommended.

Patients with the following criteria can be considered for screening:

  • patients with chronic or severe GORD – duration>5 years or at least twice weekly symptoms or symptoms interfering with daily activity

    and at least three of :

      • age>50 years
      • male sex
      • white race
      • obese
      • smoking

        or

      • family history of Barrett’s oesophagus or oesophageal adenocarcinoma

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