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Suspect one year of untreated lrp(silent reflux), now worried about esophagus cancer? what are the chances?
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Observation: and treatment of the reflux is mandatory. I suggest a consultation with a GI expert for evaluation and possible upper endoscopy of the esophagus and stomach
Answered 4/20/2016
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