ACG clinical guideline: evidenced based approach to the diagnosis and management of esophageal eosinophilia and eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)

ES Dellon, N Gonsalves, I Hirano… - Official journal of the …, 2013 - journals.lww.com
ES Dellon, N Gonsalves, I Hirano, GT Furuta, CA Liacouras, DA Katzka
Official journal of the American College of Gastroenterology| ACG, 2013journals.lww.com
Esophageal eosinophilia and eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) are increasingly recognized
and prevalent conditions, which now represent common clinical problems encountered by
gastroenterologists, pathologists, and allergists. The study of EoE has become a dynamic
field with an evolving understanding of the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment.
Although there are limited data supporting management decisions, clinical parameters are
needed to guide the care of patients with eosinophilic–esophageal disorders. In this …
Abstract
Esophageal eosinophilia and eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) are increasingly recognized and prevalent conditions, which now represent common clinical problems encountered by gastroenterologists, pathologists, and allergists. The study of EoE has become a dynamic field with an evolving understanding of the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment. Although there are limited data supporting management decisions, clinical parameters are needed to guide the care of patients with eosinophilic–esophageal disorders. In this evidence-based review, recommendations developed by adult and pediatric gastroenterologists are provided for the evaluation and management of these patients. New terminology is emphasized, particularly the concepts of esophageal eosinophilia and proton-pump inhibitor-responsive esophageal eosinophilia (PPI-REE) as entities distinct from EoE.
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