Prevalence of Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Lymphocytic Esophagitis in Adults with Esophageal Food Bolus Impaction
Joint Authors
Truskaite, Kotryna
Dlugosz, Aldona
Source
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-07-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The relation of esophageal food bolus impaction (FBI) to eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and lymphocytic esophagitis (LyE) is unclear.
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of EoE and LyE among adults with FBI.
Methods.
In this retrospective study we analyzed data from all patients referred for gastroscopy during the past 5 years, because of a present or recent episode of FBI.
Results.
We found 238 patients with FBI (median age 51 (17–96), 71% males).
Endoscopic therapy was required in 143 patients.
Esophageal biopsies were obtained in 185 (78%) patients.
All biopsies were assessed for numbers of eosinophils and lymphocytes.
EoE was found in 18% of patients who underwent biopsy.
We found 41 patients (22%) who fulfilled the criteria for both EoE and LyE (EoE/LyE).
LyE was found in the 9% of patients with FBI.
EoE together with EoE/LyE was the leading cause of FBI in patients ≤50 years (64%).
GERD was the leading cause of FBI among patients older than 50 years (42%).
Conclusions.
Our study showed that EoE was the leading cause of FBI in particular among young adults.
Our study highlights the need for esophageal biopsies in any patient with FBI.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Truskaite, Kotryna& Dlugosz, Aldona. 2016. Prevalence of Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Lymphocytic Esophagitis in Adults with Esophageal Food Bolus Impaction. Gastroenterology Research and Practice،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104834
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Truskaite, Kotryna& Dlugosz, Aldona. Prevalence of Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Lymphocytic Esophagitis in Adults with Esophageal Food Bolus Impaction. Gastroenterology Research and Practice Vol. 2016, no. 2016 (2015), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104834
American Medical Association (AMA)
Truskaite, Kotryna& Dlugosz, Aldona. Prevalence of Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Lymphocytic Esophagitis in Adults with Esophageal Food Bolus Impaction. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104834
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1104834