Vedolizumab Treatment May Reduce Steroid Burden and Improve Histology in Patients With Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis

Eosinophilic gastritis (EG) and eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EGE) are rare diseases characterized by marked eosinophilic infiltration of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, and symptoms that typically reflect the location(s) of GI involvement.1,2 Knowledge of these conditions is limited, and treatments, which largely are based on case series, most frequently involve corticosteroids. Because long-term steroid treatment is fraught with complications, novel treatment options are needed.
Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Research Correspondence Source Type: research