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Eosinophilic esophagitis in adults: An update
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Ahmed M
World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther
2016[May]; 7
(2
): 207-13
PMID27158535
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Eosinophilic esophagitis is a worldwide chronic allergic disease of the
esophagus. In the last decade, there is an epidemic of this entity in the western
world. Mostly seen in children and young adults, patients present with dysphagia
or food impaction in the emergency room. Characteristic endoscopic findings,
esophageal eosinophilia and non-responsiveness to proton pump inhibitors help
make the diagnosis. Avoidance of food allergens, administration of steroidal
anti-inflammatory medications and dilation of the esophagus are the mainstays of
treatment. Investigations are ongoing for mucosal healing and optimum maintenance
treatment.