Analysis of Midesophageal Biopsies Increases Sensitivity of Detection of Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is defined by the presence of abundant eosinophils in the squamous epithelium of the esophagus. There has been remarkable progress recently in the understanding of the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of EoE.1 Because undiagnosed EoE leads to an increase in fibrostenotic complications including strictures, timely diagnosis is critical.2

Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - September 18, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Kasey Radicic, R. Fraser Stokes Tags: Research Correspondence Source Type: research