Eosinophilic oesophagitis: a systematic review for otolaryngologists.

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Eosinophilic oesophagitis: a systematic review for otolaryngologists.

J Laryngol Otol. 2015 Dec;129(12):1156-66

Authors: Bahgat M, Dawe N, Flood L

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.

PMID: 26467493 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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