EAACI Webinar on Eosinophilic Esophagitis
EAACI Webinar on Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic esophagitis is an immune-mediated chronic disease, characterized by marked eosinophil-predominant inflammatory infiltration of the esophagus. It is the second most common cause of chronic esophagitis, after GERD, with an increasing prevalence. Most cases of EoE are diagnosed in the pediatric age group or in the third decade of life, with a variety of symptoms. Diagnosis is clinicopathological and endoscopy often reveals characteristic features. The treatment is based on pharmaceutical therapy (PPIs, corticosteroids etc.), elimination diets are other therapeutic approaches. A multidisciplinary approach is necessary for the proper diagnosis and treatment of EoE.
The videos in this EAACI webinar provide information on:
- Pathogenesis
- Endotypes of EoE
- Narural history
- Pediatric aspects
- Diagnostic steps
- Treatment
- Dietary approach
- Psycological support of the patient
Introduction to Eosinophilic esophagitis
Constantinos Pitsios, MD, PhD
Medical School, University of Cyprus
Carlo Maria Rossi, MD
IRCCS Fondazione Policlinico San Matteo, University of Pavia
Eosinophilic esophagitis in children
Martina Votto, MD
University of Pavia, Italy
Arzu Bakirtas, MD
Gazi University, Türkiye
Diagnosis and treatment of EoE
Constantinos Pitsios, MD, PhD
Medical School, University of Cyprus
Antonella Cianferoni, MD, PhD
University of Pennsylavnia, Philadelphia, USA
Dietary and psycological support for the EoE patient
Carina Venter, RD, PhD
Children’s Hospital Colorado, USA
Emilia Vassilopoulou, RD, PhD
International Hellenic University, Greece