Abdominal ascites in children as the presentation of eosinophilic gastroenteritis: A surgeon's perspective

ConclusionsSurgeons should be aware of EG as a rare cause of ascites, even in a pediatric population and especially in children with strong histories of allergic diseases, peripheral blood eosinophilia, and/or family histories of EG. It is important to avoid unnecessary surgical intervention, because dietary control and methylprednisolone treatment are effective remedies.
Source: Clinics and Research in Hepatology and Gastroenterology - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research