Management of suspected and known eosinophilic esophagitis-a nationwide survey in Austria.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic immune-mediated disease of the esophagus with increasing incidence and dysphagia as the main symptom. The management of suspected or known EoE by Austrian endoscopists has not been investigated yet.

Methods

A web-based survey with 13 questions about the management of EoE was sent to endoscopists via the Austrian Society of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (ÖGGH).

Results

A total of 222 endoscopists (74% gastroenterologists, 23% surgeons, and 2% pediatricians; 68% working in a hospital) from all 9 states participated. In patients with dysphagia but a normal appearing esophagus, 85% of respondents reported always taking biopsies; however, surgeons were less likely to obtain biopsies compared to gastroenterologists

SUBMITTER: Schreiner P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10444684 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature