The examination at the center costs approximately $400 and does not require sedation.
“Barrett’s changes in the lower esophagus are the result of repeated exposure of the sensitive lining of the esophagus to stomach contents. Approximately 10 percent of people with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease will develop Barrett’s esophagus with its subsequent risk of turning into cancer, and the most important factor in successfully treating esophageal cancer is early detection,” said Robert Sewell, MD, FACS, a general surgeon with the center.
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