Prevalencia de esófago de Barret en pacientes con enfermedad por reflujo gastroesofágico en el Hospital de Especialidades Teodoro Maldonado Carbo en el periodo 2022-2024.

Abstract

Introduction: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a frequent reason for consultation in the adult population and a triggering factor for esophageal cancer. Obesity causes an increase in intra-abdominal pressure, favoring the onset of the disease and its complications such as Barrett's esophagus, a chronic and most frequent complication. Objective: To determine the prevalence of Barrett's esophagus in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease at the Teodoro Maldonado Carbo Specialty Hospital in the period 2022-2024. Methodology: It is a prospective, cross-sectional, observational study comprising 100 patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease treated at said health unit. Results: The average age was 58.430 ± 14.747 years, where 52% were female. Typical symptoms (heartburn 29.20%, abdominal pain 17.52%, and dyspepsia 16.79%) predominate over atypical symptoms. Overweight and obesity were present in 29% and 27% of patients, respectively. 16.07% of patients with Barrett's esophagus had a history of GERD of more than 1 year. The prevalence of Barrett's esophagus in patients with GERD was 13%. Conclusion: Obesity is not a risk factor and is not associated with the development of Barrett's esophagus in patients with esophageal reflux disease.