Research Article

Diagnosis and Management of Barrett’s Esophagus: A Retrospective Study Comparing the Endoscopic Assessment of Early Esophageal Lesions in the Community versus a Specialized Center

Table 1

Referral details.

Number

Median age, y64.5
Gender
 M8
 F54
Reason for referral
 BE19
 Dysplasia37
 Carcinoma5
 Other1
Referring physician
 Gastroenterologist14
 Surgeon37
 General internist11