Eosinophilic oesophagitis: a systematic review for otolaryngologists. Issue 12 (15th October 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bahgat, M; Dawe, N; Flood, L
• Is Part Of: Journal of laryngology & otology. Volume 129:Issue 12(2015)
• Page Start: 1156
• Page End: 1166
• Publication Date: 2015-10-15
• Subjects: Eosinophilic Esophagitis, -- Esophagitis, -- Dysphagia, -- Gastro-Esophageal Reflux, -- Allergy, -- Otolaryngology, -- Review, Systematic, -- Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, -- Meta-Analysis as Topic; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1017/S0022215115002777
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-2151

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Eosinophilic oesophagitis is a chronic, immune/antigen-mediated oesophageal disease, only recently, but increasingly, recognised in the world literature. It is diagnosed and managed primarily by medical gastroenterologists and allergy specialists, and is a distinct disease entity, affecting both children and adults. Few studies have been published in otolaryngology journals, although otolaryngologists will encounter patients with undiagnosed eosinophilic oesophagitis. Patients may present with dysphagia, bolus obstruction or with other ENT disorders, such as atopic rhinitis, reflecting the underlying systemic allergic disorder. Objective: This paper systematically reviews the evidence base published on the epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of eosinophilic oesophagitis, particularly as it relates to otolaryngology practice.