• Kenneth Batts, MD
• Larry Burgart, MD
• Jason Daniels, MD
• Parry Dilworth, MD
• Schuyler Sanderson, MD

• Margaret O'Connor, MD
• Michelle Ragen, MD
• Hallie Richards, MD
• Glen Varns, MD

Radiologists

A proactive approach to barrett's esophagus

Barrett's esophagus is a condition that occurs as a result of chronic GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). It is a precancerous condition that, left untreated, may lead to a dangerous type of cancer called esophageal adenocarcinoma.

GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which food or liquid travels backwards from the stomach to the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach). This action can irritate the esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms.

For more on GERD, visit our health library.

Barrett’s esophagus

Barrett's esophagus is a gastrointestinal disorder in which the lining of the esophagus (the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach) is damaged by stomach acid that leaks backward.

For more about Barrett's esophagus, visit our health library.

Specialists at Abbott Northwestern proactively treat Barrett's esophagus with radio-frequency ablation before it progresses to cancer. Through the use of energy to heat and destroy Barrett's cells, the thin layer of diseased esophageal tissue can be removed, allowing the growth of healthy cells.