A Member of the University of Maryland Medical System   |   In Partnership with the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Share

Email PageEmail Print PagePrint
Loading

Home > Medical Reference > Encyclopedia (English)

Toggle: English / Spanish

Síndrome de Barrett - Overview

Definición:

Es un trastorno en el cual el revestimiento del esófago (el tubo que lleva el alimento desde la garganta hasta el estómago) presenta daño a causa del ácidos gástrico.

Ver también: enfermedad por reflujo gastroesofágico (ERGE)

Causas:

Cuando usted come, el alimento pasa desde la garganta al estómago a través del esófago (también llamado el conducto del alimento o de la deglución). Una vez que el alimento está en el estómago, un anillo de músculos impide que se devuelva hacia el esófago.

Si estos músculos no se cierran herméticamente, el ácido gástrico puede filtrarse de vuelta hacia el esófago, lo cual se denomina reflujo o reflujo gastroesofágico.

Este reflujo puede causar síntomas de acidez gástrica. También puede dañar el revestimiento del esófago, lo cual se denomina síndrome de Barrett.

El síndrome de Barrett ocurre con más frecuencia en hombres que en mujeres. Usted es más propenso a tener esta afección si ha tenido ERGE durante mucho tiempo.

Los pacientes con síndrome de Barrett pueden desarrollar más cambios en el esófago denominados displasia. Cuando la displasia está presente, se incrementa el riesgo de desarrollar cáncer esofágico.

  • Reviewed last on: 8/1/2009
  • George F. Longstreth, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, San Diego, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Wilson JF. In the clinic. Gastroesophageal reflux disease. Ann Intern Med. 2008;149:ITC2-1-ITC15; quiz ITC2-16.

Wang, KK and Sampliner RE. Updated guidelines 2008 for the diagnosis, surveillance and therapy of Barrett's esophagus. Am J Gastroenterol. 2008;103:788-797.

Shaheen NJ, Sharma P, Overholt BF, Wolfsen HC, Sampliner RE, Wang KK, et al. Radiofrequency ablation in Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia. N Engl J Med. 2009;360:2277-2288.

The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. © 1997- A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.
adam.com
Adam QualityA.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). URAC's accreditation program is an independent audit to verify that A.D.A.M. follows rigorous standards of quality and accountability. A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information and services. Learn more about A.D.A.M.'s editorial policy, editorial process and privacy policy. A.D.A.M. is also a founding member of Hi-Ethics and subscribes to the principles of the Health on the Net Foundation (www.hon.ch).

The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. © 1997- A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.
adam.com
Connect with UMMC
Facebook Twitter YouTube Blog iPhone

Please rate the quality of this article.

Do you find this article to be helpful / informative?
              
Poor                                       Excellent

Do you have any brief comments on this page: (up to 255 characters)

© 2011 University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). All rights reserved.
UMMC is a member of the University of Maryland Medical System,
22 S. Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. TDD: 1-800-735-2258 or 1.866.408.6885