Australasian Pediatric Gastroenterologists' Perspectives and Practices of Celiac Disease Diagnosis and Management.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The application of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) celiac disease (CeD) guidelines by pediatric gastroenterologists in Australia and New Zealand (Australasia) is unknown. Similarly, long-term management practices for patients with CeD are also unknown in this region.

Aims

This study aimed to explore the perceptions and practices of Australasian pediatric gastroenterologists in diagnosing and managing patients with CeD.

Methods

Australasian pediatric gastroenterologists and trainees were invited to complete an anonymous online survey over a 3-week period.

Results

The survey was completed by 28 respondents, 24 from Australia and four from New Zealand. Tissue transglutaminase antibody IgA was the m

SUBMITTER: Ho SSC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8090524 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature