Practice patterns for eosinophilic esophagitis vary widely among Canadian gastroenterologists: a nationwide survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic allergic, type 2, immune-mediated condition of the oesophagus, resulting in dysmotility and oesophageal stricturing. This study aims to identify practice variation among Canadian gastroenterologists treating adults with EoE.

Methods

A cross-sectional, web-based survey was distributed to Canadian gastroenterologists through the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology and administrations of Canadian universities.

Results

Seventy gastroenterologists completed the survey, with 59% working in academic practice or research. Overall, 90% of gastroenterologists require histological evidence of EoE to establish a diagnosis of EoE, while 50% require clinical symptoms of oesophageal dysfunction; 39% of gastroenterologists

SUBMITTER: Fetz A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11788507 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature