The 2nd Annual Philip E. Donahue, M.D. Lectureship in Benin Gastrointestinal Diseases: “Understanding Barrett’s Esophagus: The Impact of Surgical Perceptions”

Authors

Jeffrey H. Peters, MD, Seymour I. Schwartz Professor and Chairman Department of Surgery University of Rochester Medical CenterFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

9-19-2013

Abstract

At the conclusion of this presentation the participant should be able to:

1. Enumerate recent epidemiologic trends of Barrett’s esophagus

2. Relate the factors contributing to the development of intestinal metaplasia

3. Describe the definition of the various forms of Barrett’s metaplasia

4. Describe the physiologic defects associated with Barrett’s esophagus

5. Explain the relative roles of medical and surgical treatment in preventing the

progression of Barrett’s esophagus

Presentation: 52 minutes

Recommended Citation

Peters, MD, Jeffrey H., "The 2nd Annual Philip E. Donahue, M.D. Lectureship in Benin Gastrointestinal Diseases: “Understanding Barrett’s Esophagus: The Impact of Surgical Perceptions”" (2013). Department of Surgery Presentations and Grand Rounds. Presentation 7.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/surgerygr/7