Frequency of Eosinophilic Esophagitis in patients undergoing upper GI Endoscopy
Abstract
Objective: To determine the frequency of Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) in patients undergoing upper GI endoscopy.
Methodology: Patients undergoing upper GI endoscopy for any indication were subjected to additional esophageal biopsies for dermination of eosinophilic esophagitis. The additional biopsy protocol was two each from proximal esophagus, distal esophagus, stomach & duodenum. Presence of > 15 eosinophils in one high power field was criteria for diagnosis of EoE.
Results: Ninety four patients were included according to sample size estimations. Eosinophilic esophagitis was found in 7 (7.4%) of patients undergoing upper GI endoscopies.
Conclusion: Eosinophilic esophagitis should be considered as active diagnosis in presence of suggestive symptoms.
Methodology: Patients undergoing upper GI endoscopy for any indication were subjected to additional esophageal biopsies for dermination of eosinophilic esophagitis. The additional biopsy protocol was two each from proximal esophagus, distal esophagus, stomach & duodenum. Presence of > 15 eosinophils in one high power field was criteria for diagnosis of EoE.
Results: Ninety four patients were included according to sample size estimations. Eosinophilic esophagitis was found in 7 (7.4%) of patients undergoing upper GI endoscopies.
Conclusion: Eosinophilic esophagitis should be considered as active diagnosis in presence of suggestive symptoms.
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