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I am 55 male with gerd - had a neg endoscopy 9/2015 for barrett's and cancer. at what frequency for endoscopy going forward?
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No need to repeat: Current evidence does not support routine screening for Barrett esophagus based on gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms.
Answered 9/15/2017
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