Abstract
Over the past 20 years, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) has become one of the most discussed diseases among pediatric gastroenterologists and allergists in the United States. According to a consensus statement drafted by a multidisciplinary working group, EoE is a clinicopathological disease characterized by symptoms such as gastroesophageal reflux, dysphagia, or feeding intolerance (although not limited to these) in the presence of at least 15 eosinophils seen per microscopic high-powered field in at least one biopsy specimen taken from the esophagus, without another identifiable etiology. Likely owing to a combination of increased awareness among physicians and an increasing incidence among the population, EoE is now one of the most important chronic gastrointestinal diseases to affect children. Yet, despite the increased attention paid to this problem, there remains considerable debate as to the optimal way to diagnose and treat the disorder. This chapter will discuss the various potential approaches to diagnosing and treating EoE with regard to the latest information on the subject.
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Markowitz, J.E., Liacouras, C.A., Liacouras, C.A. (2012). Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Treatment Approach in Children. In: Liacouras, C., Markowitz, J. (eds) Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Clinical Gastroenterology. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60761-515-6_31
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