<prompt> All of the following are true about Barrets esophagus, Except:Consequence of prolonged GERIt is premalignantLower oesophageal mucosa is replaced by intestinal type of epitheliumAssociated with oesophageal varices  <response>: Answer is a D Associated with oesophageal varices Barrets oesophagus is not associated with oesophageal varices. Barrets oesophagus is characterized replacement of lower oesophageal mucosa by intestinal columnar type of epithelium. It is considered premalignant with increased risk of adenocarcinoma, and is believed to be caused by prolonged gastroesophageal reflux. 