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What is Following are features of Barrett&;s oesophagus and explain in detail?
Histologic changes of the distal oesophagal mucosa from its normal squamous epithelium to a columnar configuration (intestinal metaplasia). Barrett oesophagus in endoscopy appears as velvety-red "tongues" of mucosa that extend cephalad from the GEJ. These patients carry a higher risk to Adenocarcinoma oesophagus compared to normal population. Reference: Sabiston 20th edition page: 1074