Utility of Gastric and Duodenal Biopsies During Follow-up Endoscopy in Children With Eosinophilic Esophagitis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic antigen-mediated immune disorder of the esophagus. Consensus guidelines recommend obtaining esophageal, gastric, and duodenal biopsies at diagnostic endoscopy when EoE is suspected. The utility of repeated gastric and duodenal biopsies during follow-up endoscopy in patients previously diagnosed with EoE is not established. The aim of the present study was to explore the role of gastric and duodenal biopsies in children with an established diagnosis of EoE undergoing repeat endoscopy to assess histological response to treatment.

Methods

Retrospective chart review of children diagnosed with EoE at a tertiary care center was conducted. A total of 160 patients with EoE with demographic clinical, endoscopic, and histological

SUBMITTER: Kaur S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6524785 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature