Evidence map›Paper›PMID 18214405›Full record

ArticleHNO2008

[Eosinophilic esophagitis : a cause of dysphagia].

O Reichel, S Ihrler, A Berghaus, M F Kramer

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Article in HNO, 2008. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2citing papers in PubMed
0.3field-weighted citation impact, top 37% of its field
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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed, 3 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. Effect of proton pump inhibitor on esophageal eosinophilia.Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition · 2013
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

O ReichelKlinik für Hals-, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377, München, Deutschland. Oliver.Reichel@med.uni-muenchen.de
S Ihrler
A Berghaus
M F Kramer
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München · DEUniversitätsklinik für Hals-, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde · DE

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundEosinophilic esophagitis (EE) is a chronic, interleukin-5-driven inflammatory disease of the esophagus, causing dysphagia and esophageal food impactions. We analyzed the diagnostic results of patients with suspected or proven EE and in this article discuss the relevant aspects of this disease. PATIENTS AND

methodsSixteen patients suffering from dysphagia or recurrent esophageal food impactions underwent rigid esophagoscopy to exclude EE. In six patients, 24-h pH monitoring was performed to exclude laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR).

resultsEE was diagnosed in only one patient, a boy with a history of peanut allergy and recurrent esophageal food impactions. In six patients, histological examination of biopsies revealed reflux esophagitis indicating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Using 24-h pH monitoring, LPR was diagnosed in four of six patients.

conclusionsEven in patients presenting with typical symptoms of EE, this disease is rarely found. However, in male patients with asthma, allergies, or a history of recurrent esophageal food impactions, EE must be excluded. The most important differential diagnoses of EE are GERD and LPR.

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AdolescentAdultAgedChildDeglutition DisordersDiagnosis, DifferentialEosinophiliaEsophagitis, PepticFecal ImpactionFemaleGastroesophageal RefluxHumansMaleMiddle Aged

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PMID18214405
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