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  1. Article ; Online: Novel use of a self-expandable metal stent for management of a nonhealing gastrostomy site (with videos).

    Gilman, Andrew J / Redd, Walker D / Baron, Todd H

    Gastrointestinal endoscopy

    2022  Volume 95, Issue 6, Page(s) 1268–1269

    MeSH term(s) Gastrostomy ; Humans ; Self Expandable Metallic Stents ; Stents ; Treatment Outcome
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 391583-9
    ISSN 1097-6779 ; 0016-5107
    ISSN (online) 1097-6779
    ISSN 0016-5107
    DOI 10.1016/j.gie.2022.02.047
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  2. Article ; Online: Follow-up Colonoscopy for Detection of Missed Colorectal Cancer after Diverticulitis.

    Redd, Walker D / Holub, Jennifer L / Nichols, Hazel B / Sandler, Robert S / Peery, Anne F

    Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association

    2024  

    Abstract: Background and aims: Colonoscopy is often recommended following an episode of diverticulitis to exclude missed colorectal cancer (CRC). This is a controversial recommendation based on limited evidence. We estimated the prevalence and odds of CRC and ... ...

    Abstract Background and aims: Colonoscopy is often recommended following an episode of diverticulitis to exclude missed colorectal cancer (CRC). This is a controversial recommendation based on limited evidence. We estimated the prevalence and odds of CRC and advanced colorectal neoplasia on colonoscopy in patients with diverticulitis compared to CRC screening.
    Methods: Using data from the Gastrointestinal Quality Improvement Consortium registry, we performed a cross-sectional study with patients ≥40 years old undergoing outpatient colonoscopy for an indication of diverticulitis follow-up or CRC screening. The primary outcome was CRC. The secondary outcome was advanced colorectal neoplasia. Odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals were calculated.
    Results: We identified 4,591,921 outpatient colonoscopies performed for screening and 91,993 colonoscopies for diverticulitis follow-up. CRC prevalence was 0.33% in colonoscopies for screening and 0.31% in colonoscopies for diverticulitis. Compared to screening, patients with diverticulitis were less likely to have CRC (adjusted OR 0.84, 95% CI 0.74-0.94). CRC prevalence decreased to 0.17% in colonoscopies performed for diverticulitis only. Compared to screening, patients with diverticulitis as the only indication were less likely to have CRC (adjusted OR 0.49, 95% CI 0.36-0.68). CRC prevalence increased to 1.43% in patients with complicated diverticulitis. Compared to screening, patients with complicated diverticulitis were more likely to have CRC (adjusted OR 3.57, 95% CI 1.59-8.01).
    Conclusion: The risk of CRC cancer is low in most patients with diverticulitis. Patients with complicated diverticulitis are the exception. Our results suggest that colonoscopy to detect missed CRC should include diverticulitis patients with a complication and those not current with CRC screening.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-24
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2119789-1
    ISSN 1542-7714 ; 1542-3565
    ISSN (online) 1542-7714
    ISSN 1542-3565
    DOI 10.1016/j.cgh.2024.03.036
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  3. Article ; Online: Baseline Peripheral Eosinophil Count Independently Predicts Proton Pump Inhibitor Response in Eosinophilic Esophagitis.

    Muftah, Mayssan / Barshop, Kenneth / Redd, Walker D / Goldin, Alison H / Lo, Wai-Kit / Chan, Walter W

    Journal of clinical gastroenterology

    2024  Volume 58, Issue 3, Page(s) 242–246

    Abstract: Goals: To assess the predictive value of baseline peripheral absolute eosinophil counts (AECs) for proton pump inhibitor (PPI) response in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE).: Background: PPI leads to histologic remission in ~50% of EoE patients, ... ...

    Abstract Goals: To assess the predictive value of baseline peripheral absolute eosinophil counts (AECs) for proton pump inhibitor (PPI) response in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE).
    Background: PPI leads to histologic remission in ~50% of EoE patients, although there are few distinguishing clinical features between PPI-responsive (PPI-r-EoE) and nonresponsive (PPI-nr-EoE) diseases. Peripheral eosinophilia is present in ~50% of EoE cases and is associated with eosinophil density on esophageal biopsy and worse clinical outcomes. The association between peripheral eosinophilia and PPI-responsiveness in EoE remains unclear.
    Study: This is a retrospective cohort study of adult EoE patients at a tertiary center between 2012 and 2016. All patients underwent twice daily PPI trials for ≥8 weeks followed by repeat esophageal biopsies and were classified as PPI-r-EoE or PPI-nr-EoE based on histologic response (<15 eosinophils/high power field). Baseline peripheral AEC was obtained within 1 month before index endoscopy. Analyses were performed using Fisher exact/Student t test (univariate) and logistic regression (multivariable).
    Results: One hundred eighty-three patients (91 PPI-nr-EoE and 92 PPI-r-EoE) were included. Mean peripheral AEC was higher among PPI-nr-EoE patients (0.41 vs 0.24 K/µL, P = 0.013). Baseline peripheral eosinophilia (>0.5 K/µL) was more prevalent among patients with PPI-nr-EoE (70.4% vs 45.5%, P = 0.023) and a history of food impaction (51.9% vs 23.7%, P = 0.0082). On multivariable analyses, peripheral eosinophilia remained an independent predictor for PPI response (adjacent odds ratio = 2.86, CI: 1.07-7.62, P = 0.036) and food impaction (adjacent odds ratio = 2.80, CI: 1.07-7.35, P = 0.037).
    Conclusions: Baseline peripheral eosinophilia independently predicts PPI nonresponse and food impaction in EoE patients. Peripheral AEC may help therapy selection in EoE and prevent delays in achieving histologic remission.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Humans ; Eosinophilic Esophagitis/complications ; Proton Pump Inhibitors/therapeutic use ; Eosinophils/pathology ; Retrospective Studies ; Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal ; Enteritis ; Eosinophilia ; Gastritis
    Chemical Substances Proton Pump Inhibitors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 448460-5
    ISSN 1539-2031 ; 0192-0790
    ISSN (online) 1539-2031
    ISSN 0192-0790
    DOI 10.1097/MCG.0000000000001845
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  4. Article: Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases Beyond the Esophagus: An Evolving Field and Nomenclature.

    Redd, Walker D / Dellon, Evan S

    Gastroenterology & hepatology

    2020  Volume 18, Issue 9, Page(s) 522–528

    Abstract: The eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases (EGIDs) are a group of chronic, immune-mediated gastrointestinal (GI) diseases characterized by GI symptoms and pathologic eosinophilic infiltration of specific areas within the GI tract in the absence of ... ...

    Abstract The eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases (EGIDs) are a group of chronic, immune-mediated gastrointestinal (GI) diseases characterized by GI symptoms and pathologic eosinophilic infiltration of specific areas within the GI tract in the absence of secondary causes of eosinophilia. The non-eosinophilic esophagitis EGIDs remain understudied and likely underdiagnosed, owing in part to the lack of clarity in the terminology previously used to describe these diseases. The newly established EGID nomenclature framework includes a first-tier description of the specific location of GI tract involvement and a second-tier description with more granular characterizations of disease involvement. EGIDs can involve any segment or layer of the GI tract, so patients can present with a wide array of common, nonspecific GI symptoms. Diagnosing EGIDs requires endoscopic evaluation and biopsies showing increased eosinophilic tissue infiltration in the correct clinical context after ruling out other causes of eosinophilia. Although the pathogenesis is not yet fully understood, EGIDs are likely allergic conditions triggered by food antigen exposure. Most patients are currently treated with corticosteroids, but investigations of other pharmacologic and dietary therapies are ongoing. This article highlights the recently updated EGID nomenclature and summarizes the current understanding of the diagnosis, pathogenesis, and treatment of EGIDs.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-03-31
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2386402-3
    ISSN 1554-7914
    ISSN 1554-7914
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  5. Article ; Online: Allergic phenotype identified on allergen testing is associated with proton pump inhibitor nonresponse in eosinophilic esophagitis.

    Muftah, Mayssan / Hartnett, Davis A / Flanagan, Ryan / Redd, Walker D / Jenkins, Andrew / Goldin, Alison H / Hsu Blatman, Karen / Chan, Walter W

    Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

    2024  Volume 39, Issue 4, Page(s) 701–707

    Abstract: Background and aim: Food/environmental allergens have been associated with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE); however, the correlation between allergy profiles and disease responsiveness to proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy remains unclear. We aimed to ... ...

    Abstract Background and aim: Food/environmental allergens have been associated with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE); however, the correlation between allergy profiles and disease responsiveness to proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy remains unclear. We aimed to assess the association between food/environmental allergies identified on allergen testing and histologic response to PPI in patients with treatment-naive EoE.
    Methods: Adults with newly diagnosed EoE who underwent formal testing for food/environmental allergies at a tertiary center were included. All patients underwent twice-daily PPI for 8 weeks with subsequent repeat endoscopy and biopsy to assess histologic response. Patients with <15 eosinophils/hpf on post-PPI mucosal biopsies were classified as responders (PPI-r-EoE), while those with ≥15 eosinophils/hpf were nonresponders (PPI-nr-EoE).
    Results: Sixty-one patients met inclusion criteria (21 PPI-r-EoE vs 40 PPI-nr-EoE). Demographic, clinical, and endoscopic finding variables were similar between groups. Positive food allergen test was more prevalent among PPI-nr-EoE patients (82.5% vs 42.9%, P = 0.003). On multivariable analysis, positive food allergen testing remained an independent predictor for PPI nonresponse (aOR 0.15, CI: 0.04-0.58, P = 0.0006). Positive environmental allergen testing was highly prevalent, with no significant differences between groups (77.5% vs 95.2%, P = 0.14). However, higher number of positive environmental allergens (23.3% [≥5 allergens] vs 73.3% [<5 allergens], P = 0.003) and specific aeroallergens correlated with PPI-nr-EoE.
    Conclusion: Positive food allergy testing and increased environmental allergens predicted lower likelihood of histologic response to PPI in EoE. Our findings support an allergic phenotype of EoE that may less likely respond to PPI therapy. Formal allergen testing may play a role in therapy selection and tailored management in EoE.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Humans ; Eosinophilic Esophagitis/diagnosis ; Eosinophilic Esophagitis/drug therapy ; Eosinophilic Esophagitis/pathology ; Proton Pump Inhibitors/adverse effects ; Allergens/therapeutic use ; Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal ; Enteritis ; Eosinophilia ; Gastritis
    Chemical Substances Proton Pump Inhibitors ; Allergens
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-07
    Publishing country Australia
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 632882-9
    ISSN 1440-1746 ; 0815-9319
    ISSN (online) 1440-1746
    ISSN 0815-9319
    DOI 10.1111/jgh.16469
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  6. Article ; Online: Association between time from esophageal food impaction to endoscopy and adverse events.

    Redd, Walker D / McCallen, Justin D / Xue, Zeyun / Kiran, Akshatha / Barlowe, Trevor S / Reed, Craig C / Eluri, Swathi / Dellon, Evan S

    Gastrointestinal endoscopy

    2023  Volume 99, Issue 4, Page(s) 525–536.e3

    Abstract: Background and aims: Guidelines recommend emergent or urgent EGD for esophageal food impaction (EFI), but data on how time to EGD impacts the risk of adverse events remain limited. We determined whether EFI-to-EGD time was associated with adverse events. ...

    Abstract Background and aims: Guidelines recommend emergent or urgent EGD for esophageal food impaction (EFI), but data on how time to EGD impacts the risk of adverse events remain limited. We determined whether EFI-to-EGD time was associated with adverse events.
    Methods: In this retrospective cohort study of patients with endoscopically confirmed EFI, adverse events were classified as esophageal (mucosal tear, bleeding, perforation) or extraesophageal (aspiration, respiratory compromise, hypotension, arrhythmia). Esophageal perforation and extraesophageal adverse events requiring intensive care unit admission were classified as serious adverse events. Baseline characteristics, event details, and procedural details were compared between patients with and without adverse events. Multivariable logistic regression was performed to assess for an association between EFI-to-EGD time and adverse events.
    Results: Of 188 patients with EFI, 22 (12%) had any adverse event and 2 (1%) had a serious adverse event. Patients with adverse events were older and more likely to have an esophageal motility disorder, to tolerate secretions at presentation, and to have a higher American Society of Anesthesiologists score. EFI-to-EGD time was similar in those with and without adverse events. On multivariable analysis, EFI-to-EGD time was not associated with adverse events (odds ratio, 1.00 [95% confidence interval, .97-1.04] for 1-hour increments; odds ratio, 1.03 [95% confidence interval, .86-1.24] for 6-hour increments). Results were similar after stratifying by eosinophilic esophagitis status and after adjusting for possible confounders.
    Conclusions: Because the time from EFI to EGD is not associated with adverse events, emergent EGD for EFI may be unnecessary, and other considerations may determine EGD timing.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Deglutition Disorders/etiology ; Retrospective Studies ; Eosinophilic Esophagitis/complications ; Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal/adverse effects
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-10
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 391583-9
    ISSN 1097-6779 ; 0016-5107
    ISSN (online) 1097-6779
    ISSN 0016-5107
    DOI 10.1016/j.gie.2023.11.005
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  7. Article ; Online: Eosinophilic esophagitis patients with multiple atopic conditions: Clinical characteristics and treatment response to topical steroids.

    Redd, Walker D / Ocampo, Adolfo A / Xue, Zeyun / Chang, Nicole C / Thakkar, Kisan P / Reddy, Sumana B / Greenberg, Sydney B / Lee, Christopher J / Ketchem, Corey J / Eluri, Swathi / Reed, Craig C / Dellon, Evan S

    Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology

    2023  Volume 131, Issue 1, Page(s) 109–115.e2

    Abstract: Background: Patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) typically have concomitant atopic conditions, but whether there are differences in presentation or treatment response by the number of atopic diseases is unknown.: Objective: To determine ... ...

    Abstract Background: Patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) typically have concomitant atopic conditions, but whether there are differences in presentation or treatment response by the number of atopic diseases is unknown.
    Objective: To determine whether patients with EoE having multiple atopic conditions have differences in presentation or response to topical corticosteroid (TCS) treatment.
    Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study of adults and children with newly diagnosed EoE. The total number of atopic comorbidities (allergic rhinitis, asthma, eczema, food allergy) was calculated. Patients with at least 2 atopic conditions other than allergic rhinitis were defined as having multiple atopic conditions and their baseline characteristics were compared with those with less than 2 atopic conditions. Histologic, symptom, and endoscopic responses to TCS treatment were also compared with bivariable and multivariable analyses.
    Results: Of the 1020 patients with EoE having atopic disease information, 235 (23%) had 1 atopic comorbidity, 211 (21%) had 2, 113 (11%) had 3, and 34 (3%) had 4. At baseline, the 180 (18%) patients with 2 or more atopic diseases were younger and had more vomiting, less abdominal pain, more exudates and edema on endoscopy, and higher peak eosinophil counts. Among those treated with TCS, there was a trend toward better global symptom response in patients with less than 2 atopic conditions, but there was no difference in histologic or endoscopic response compared with those with 2 or more atopic conditions.
    Conclusion: There were differences in the initial presentation of EoE between those with and without multiple atopic conditions, but there were no major differences in histologic treatment response to corticosteroids by atopic status.
    MeSH term(s) Child ; Adult ; Humans ; Eosinophilic Esophagitis/diagnosis ; Retrospective Studies ; Hypersensitivity, Immediate ; Rhinitis, Allergic/complications ; Adrenal Cortex Hormones/therapeutic use ; Steroids/therapeutic use
    Chemical Substances Adrenal Cortex Hormones ; Steroids
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-25
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 1228189-x
    ISSN 1534-4436 ; 0003-4738 ; 1081-1206
    ISSN (online) 1534-4436
    ISSN 0003-4738 ; 1081-1206
    DOI 10.1016/j.anai.2023.04.026
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  8. Article ; Online: Increasing Age at the Time of Diagnosis and Evolving Phenotypes of Eosinophilic Esophagitis Over 20 Years.

    Kiran, Akshatha / Cameron, Brenderia A / Xue, Zeyun / LaFata, Sean / Ocampo, Adolfo A / McCallen, Justin / Lee, Christopher J / Borinsky, Stephanie A / Redd, Walker D / Cotton, Cary C / Eluri, Swathi / Reed, Craig C / Dellon, Evan S

    Digestive diseases and sciences

    2023  Volume 69, Issue 2, Page(s) 521–527

    Abstract: Background: The presentation of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is heterogeneous, but trends over time are not known.: Aim: To determine whether clinical and endoscopic phenotypes at EoE diagnosis have changed over the past 2 decades.: Methods: In ... ...

    Abstract Background: The presentation of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is heterogeneous, but trends over time are not known.
    Aim: To determine whether clinical and endoscopic phenotypes at EoE diagnosis have changed over the past 2 decades.
    Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, adults and children with newly diagnosed EoE were phenotyped as follows: (1) inflammatory vs fibrostenotic vs mixed on endoscopy; (2) atopic vs non-atopic; (3) age at symptom onset; (4) age at diagnosis; (5) presence of autoimmune or connective tissue disease; and (6) responsive to steroids. The prevalence of different phenotypes was categorized by 5-year intervals. Multivariate analysis was performed to assess for changes in patient features over time.
    Results: Of 1187 EoE patients, age at diagnosis increased over time (from 22.0 years in 2002-2006 to 31.8 years in 2017-2021; p < 0.001) as did the frequency of dysphagia (67% to 92%; p < 0.001). Endoscopic phenotypes were increasingly mixed (26% vs 68%; p < 0.001) and an increasing proportion of patients had later onset of EoE. However, there were no significant trends for concomitant autoimmune/connective tissue disease or steroid responder phenotypes. On multivariate analysis, after accounting for age, dysphagia, and food impaction, the increase in the mixed endoscopic phenotype persisted (aOR 1.51 per each 5-year interval, 95% CI 1.31-1.73).
    Conclusion: EoE phenotypes have changed over the past two decades, with increasing age at diagnosis and age at symptom onset. The mixed endoscopic phenotype also increased, even after controlling for age and symptomatology. Whether this reflects changes in provider recognition or disease pathophysiology is yet to be elucidated.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Child ; Humans ; Young Adult ; Eosinophilic Esophagitis/diagnosis ; Eosinophilic Esophagitis/epidemiology ; Eosinophilic Esophagitis/complications ; Deglutition Disorders/etiology ; Retrospective Studies ; Phenotype ; Connective Tissue Diseases/complications ; Enteritis ; Eosinophilia ; Gastritis
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-15
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 304250-9
    ISSN 1573-2568 ; 0163-2116
    ISSN (online) 1573-2568
    ISSN 0163-2116
    DOI 10.1007/s10620-023-08165-z
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  9. Article ; Online: Clinical Features and Treatment Response to Topical Steroids in Ethnic and Racial Minority Patients With Eosinophilic Esophagitis.

    Ocampo, Adolfo A / Xue, Zeyun / Chang, Nicole C / Thakkar, Kisan P / Reddy, Sumana B / Greenberg, Sydney B / Lee, Christopher J / Ketchem, Corey J / Redd, Walker D / Eluri, Swathi / Reed, Craig C / Dellon, Evan S

    The American journal of gastroenterology

    2023  Volume 119, Issue 2, Page(s) 262–269

    Abstract: Introduction: Differences in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) presentation and outcomes by ethnicity or race remain understudied. We aimed to determine whether EoE patients of Hispanic/Latinx ethnicity or non-White race have differences in presentation at ...

    Abstract Introduction: Differences in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) presentation and outcomes by ethnicity or race remain understudied. We aimed to determine whether EoE patients of Hispanic/Latinx ethnicity or non-White race have differences in presentation at diagnosis or response to topical corticosteroid (tCS) treatment.
    Methods: This retrospective cohort study included subjects of any age with a new diagnosis of EoE and documentation of ethnicity or race. For those who had treatment with tCS and follow-up endoscopy/biopsy, we assessed histologic response (<15 eosinophils/hpf), global symptom response, and endoscopic response. Hispanic EoE patients were compared with non-Hispanics at baseline and before and after treatment. The same analyses were repeated for White vs non-Whites.
    Results: Of 1,026 EoE patients with ethnicity data, just 23 (2%) were Hispanic. Most clinical features at presentation were similar to non-Hispanic EoE patients but histologic response to tCS was numerically lower (38% vs 57%). Non-White EoE patients (13%) were younger at diagnosis and had less insurance, lower zip code-level income, shorter symptom duration, more vomiting, less dysphagia and food impaction, fewer typical endoscopic features, and less dilation. Of 475 patients with race data treated with tCS, non-Whites had a significantly lower histologic response rate (41% vs 59%; P = 0.01), and odds of histologic response remained lower after controlling for potential confounders (adjusted odds ratio 0.40, 95% confidence intervals: 0.19-0.87).
    Discussion: Few EoE patients at our center were Hispanic, and they had similar clinical presentations as non-Hispanics. The non-White EoE group was larger, and presentation was less dysphagia-specific. Non-White patients were also less than half as likely to respond to tCS.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Eosinophilic Esophagitis/diagnosis ; Deglutition Disorders/etiology ; Retrospective Studies ; Ethnic and Racial Minorities ; Steroids/therapeutic use ; Glucocorticoids/therapeutic use ; Enteritis ; Eosinophilia ; Gastritis
    Chemical Substances Steroids ; Glucocorticoids
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-27
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 390122-1
    ISSN 1572-0241 ; 0002-9270
    ISSN (online) 1572-0241
    ISSN 0002-9270
    DOI 10.14309/ajg.0000000000002532
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  10. Article ; Online: Feeding Tube Placement, Complications, and Treatment Responses in a Large Eosinophilic Esophagitis Patient Population.

    Borinsky, Stephanie A / Cameron, Brenderia A / Xue, Zeyun / LaFata, Sean / Kiran, Akshatha / Ocampo, Adolfo A / McCallen, Justin / Lee, Christopher J / Redd, Walker D / Cotton, Cary C / Eluri, Swathi / Reed, Craig C / Dellon, Evan S

    Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition

    2023  Volume 77, Issue 6, Page(s) 753–759

    Abstract: Objectives: Feeding tubes can provide a temporary or long-term solution for nutritional therapy. Little is known regarding the use of feeding tubes in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). We sought to describe the characteristics and outcomes ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: Feeding tubes can provide a temporary or long-term solution for nutritional therapy. Little is known regarding the use of feeding tubes in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). We sought to describe the characteristics and outcomes in EoE patients requiring tube feeding.
    Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study of EoE patients at a large tertiary care health system. Demographics, clinical characteristics, and endoscopic findings were extracted from medical records, and patients who had a feeding tube were identified. Patients with and without a feeding tube were compared. Details about the tube, complications, and treatment were extracted. Growth, global symptomatic, endoscopic, and histopathologic (<15 eos/hpf) responses were compared before and after the initiation of feeding tube therapy.
    Results: We identified 39 of 1216 EoE patients who had a feeding tube (3%). Feeding tube patients were younger (mean age 6.3 years), reported more vomiting, and had a lower total endoscopic reference score than non-feeding tube patients ( P < 0.01 for all). Tubes were used for therapy for an average of 6.8 years, with most patients (95%) receiving both pharmacologic and formula treatment for EoE. An emergency department visit for a tube complication was required in 26%. Tube feeding improved body mass index z score ( P < 0.01), symptomatic response (42%), endoscopic response (53%), and histologic response (71%).
    Conclusions: Among EoE patients, only a small subset required a feeding tube and predominantly were young children with failure to thrive. Feeding tubes significantly improved growth and, when used in combination with other treatments, led to reduced esophageal eosinophilic inflammation.
    MeSH term(s) Child ; Humans ; Child, Preschool ; Eosinophilic Esophagitis/therapy ; Eosinophilic Esophagitis/drug therapy ; Retrospective Studies ; Endoscopy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-12
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 603201-1
    ISSN 1536-4801 ; 0277-2116
    ISSN (online) 1536-4801
    ISSN 0277-2116
    DOI 10.1097/MPG.0000000000003941
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