Management of Esophageal Food Impaction Varies Among Gastroenterologists and Affects Identification of Eosinophilic Esophagitis.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Esophageal food impaction (EFI) is a gastrointestinal emergency requiring immediate evaluation in the emergency room (ER) and an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) for disimpaction. EFI is also a distinct presenting feature of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). This study aimed at understanding the management of EFI among gastroenterologists (GIs) and estimated its impact on identification of EoE in USA.

Methods

GIs associated with three major gastroenterology societies based in USA were invited to participate in a web-based survey. Information on the resources available and utilized, and the clinical decision-making process related to management of EFI cases was collected and analyzed.

Results

Of 428 responses, 49% were from pediatric GIs, 86% practice

SUBMITTER: Hiremath G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5955857 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature