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On the Malignant Potential of Acquired Short Esophagus
René Menguy, MD
Arch Surg. 1979;114(3):260-263.
Abstract
Esophageal adenocarcinoma developed in an esophagus lined with columnar epithelium. The malignant potential of columnar metaplasia complicating long-standing gastroesophageal reflux and the implications of surgical management of acquired short esophagus are discussed briefly.
(Arch Surg 114:260-263, 1979)
Author Affiliations
From the Department of Surgery, University of Rochester (NY) School of Medicine and Dentistry, and The Genesee Hospital, Rochester, NY.
Footnotes
Accepted for publication Sept 6, 1978.
Reprint requests to The Genesee Hospital, 224 Alexander St, Rochester, NY 14607 (Dr Menguy).
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