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Practice patterns for the evaluation and treatment of eosinophilic oesophagitis Peery AF; Shaheen NJ; Dellon ESAliment Pharmacol Ther 2010[Dec]; 32 (11-12): 1373-82BACKGROUND: Although consensus guidelines for eosinophilic oesophagitis have been published, it remains unclear whether gastroenterologists follow these recommendations. AIM: To assess academic and community practice patterns for the evaluation and treatment of eosinophilic oesophagitis and to compare these practices with current guidelines. METHODS: This was a prospective study of academic and community gastroenterologists using a self-administered online survey. RESULTS: A total of 60% (34 of 57) of academic and 29% (38 of 133) of community gastroenterologists completed the survey. Only 24% of academic and 3% of community gastroenterologists follow consensus guidelines to diagnose eosinophilic oesophagitis (P = 0.007). A proton pump inhibitor trial or negative pH study prior to diagnosis was required by just 25% of all gastroenterologists. A majority (60%) do not use the recommended threshold of 15 eosinophils per high powered field to diagnosis eosinophilic oesophagitis. Half (51%) mistakenly require a positive endoscopic finding. For first-line treatment, about half of the gastroenterologists surveyed treat with a swallowed topical steroid (53% academic, 56% community; P = N.S.), consistent with the guidelines. CONCLUSIONS: There is variability in practice patterns for both diagnosis and treatment of eosinophilic oesophagitis. Ongoing education and research concerning diagnosis and treatment are needed.|*Attitude of Health Personnel[MESH]|Academic Medical Centers/standards[MESH]|Adrenal Cortex Hormones/*administration & dosage[MESH]|Community Health Services/standards[MESH]|Esophagitis/*physiopathology/*therapy[MESH]|Gastroenterology[MESH]|Guideline Adherence/*standards[MESH]|Humans[MESH]|Internet[MESH]|Practice Guidelines as Topic[MESH]|Prospective Studies[MESH]|Proton Pump Inhibitors/*administration & dosage[MESH]|Surveys and Questionnaires[MESH] |
