Barrett's esophagus complicating achalasia after esophagomyotomy: a clinical, radiologic, and pathologic study of 70 patients with achalasia and related motor disorders

Of 70 patients with achalasia and related motor disorders, 3 developed Barrett's esophagus 5, 8, and 15 years after esophagomyotomy. One of the three had dysplastic changes in the Barrett's mucosa. Although an increased incidence of gastro-esophageal reflux, esophagitis, and stricture are well-known