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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 14, 2008; 14(22): 3518-3522
Published online Jun 14, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.3518
Prevalence of Barrett’s esophagus in patients with moderate to severe erosive esophagitis
Nooman Gilani, Richard D Gerkin, Francisco C Ramirez, Shahina Hakim, Adam C Randolph
Nooman Gilani, Richard D Gerkin, Francisco C Ramirez, Shahina Hakim, Adam C Randolph, Department of Medicine and Research, Section of Gastroenterology, Carl. T. Hayden Veterans Administration Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona 85012, United States
Author contributions: Gilani N designed research; Gilani N, Randolph AC and Hakim S performed research; Gilani N and Randolph AC analyzed data; Gerkin RD performed statistical analysis; Gilani N and Randolph AC wrote the paper; Gilani N, Ramirez FC, Randolph AC and Gerkin RD reviewed, edited and approved the final manuscript.
Correspondence to: Nooman Gilani, MD, FACG, FASGE, Chief of Endoscopy, Department of Gastroenterology (111G), Carl. T. Hayden VAMC, 650 E Indian School Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85012, United States. ngilani@pol.net
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Received: January 22, 2008
Revised: May 13, 2008
Accepted: May 20, 2008
Published online: June 14, 2008
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