Endoscopy for gastroesophageal reflux disease and survival in esophageal adenocarcinoma

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a risk factor of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) and the most common indication for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Yet, whether GERD or endoscopy practice influence survival in EAC is largely unknown and was assessed in our study.This nationwide cohort study included all Swedish residents diagnosed with EAC in 1997–2013 with follow‐up to 2018. Exposures were history of GERD and endoscopies prior to...