Barrett’s Esophagus was first diagnosed by Norman Rupert Barrett (1903-1979) He was educated at Eton and Trinity College in Cambridge. After graduating from St. Thomas Hospital in 1928 he became a surgeon at Thomas’ and Brampton Hospitals in London. He was one of the first medical professionals to recognize and describe the transformation of the… Read More »
When we eat or drink, the food or beverage travels from the mouth to the esophagus to the stomach. There is a battalion of muscles that keeps the food from going back to the food pipe. However, if this does not occur due to a problem with the muscles of the throat, acid from the… Read More »
Barrett’s esophagus, also known as Barrett esophagus, can result from chronic, repeated back up of stomach acid and contents (also known as acid reflux) into the esophagus. As this process continues over time, the esophageal tissues are repeatedly injured. The body has a wonderful coping mechanism when injured: It attempts to heal injuries with new… Read More »