Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) has emerged over the past 2 decades as a major cause of
upper gastrointestinal morbidity. Over this time, the epidemiology of EoE has also rapidly …

This Guideline is an official statement of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
(ESGE). It addresses the removal of foreign bodies in the upper gastrointestinal tract in …

Dysphagia is a symptom of swallowing dysfunction that occurs between the mouth and the
stomach. Although oropharyngeal dysphagia is a highly prevalent condition (occurring in up …

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a clinicopathologic condition of increasing recognition and
prevalence. In 2007, a consensus recommendation provided clinical and histopathologic …

This is one of a series of statements discussing the use of GI endoscopy in common clinical
situations. The Standards of Practice Committee of the American Society for Gastrointestinal …

The esophagus traverses three body compartments (neck, thorax, and abdomen) and is
surrounded at each level by vital organs. Injuries to the esophagus may be classified as …

Epidemiology is the study of patterns and causes of diseases in defined populations. It uses
observational study designs, such as case control or cohort studies, to make inferences …

BACKGROUND & AIMS: Endoscopic findings such as esophageal rings, strictures, narrow-
caliber esophagus, linear furrows, white plaques, and pallor or decreased vasculature might …

BACKGROUND & AIMS:: Despite consensus recommendations, the most commonly used
diagnostic criterion for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is esophageal eosinophilic infiltration …

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic immune/antigen-mediated clinicopathologic
condition that has become an increasingly important cause of upper gastrointestinal …