Question

A 55-year-old man with chronic GERD and risk factors (male, age >50, White race, smoker, obese) asks about screening for Barrett's esophagus. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Single screening endoscopy if chronic GERD plus ≥3 additional risk factors

Answer

No screening for any GERD patients

Answer

Screen all GERD regardless of risk

Answer

Annual endoscopy for all GERD patients

Answer

CT scan screening

Practice question

A 55-year-old man with chronic GERD and risk factors (male, age >50, White race, smoker, obese) asks about screening for Barrett's esophagus. What is recommended?