This leaflet explains how longer term, poorly controlled acid reflux can lead to an alteration to the cells lining the wall of the oesophagus: a condition known as Barrett’s Oesophagus. Its causes and manifestations are explored in some detail here. Although this condition runs a statistically very small risk of developing into oesophageal cancer, it is advisable to have at least one check up, which can be done in a few different ways. If and when an alteration to the wall of the oesophagus has been detected, further treatments which could help to avoid the development into a cancer and the need for a surgical operation, are also described here.
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