Long-term Follow-up for Missed Cases of Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Children With Previous Foreign Body in the Esophagus

Conclusions: Children with a foreign body in the esophagus are at risk of having EoE. Biopsies should be taken during foreign body removal and questions about swallowing problems and allergic diseases should be carefully explored also in children who do not need EGD because of spontaneous release.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Articles: Gastroenterology: Eosinophilic GI Disorders Source Type: research