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ArticleBioMed research international2015

Management of Nonceliac Gluten Sensitivity by Gastroenterology Specialists: Data from an Italian Survey.

Federica Branchi, Francesca Ferretti, Lorenzo Norsa, Leda Roncoroni, Dario Conte, Maria Teresa Bardella, Luca Elli

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Article in BioMed research international, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Federica BranchiCenter for The Prevention and Diagnosis of Celiac Disease, Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Via F. Sforza 35, 20100 Milan, Italy ; Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via F. Sforza 35, 20100 Milan, Italy.
Francesca FerrettiDepartment of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via F. Sforza 35, 20100 Milan, Italy.
Lorenzo NorsaDepartment of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via F. Sforza 35, 20100 Milan, Italy.
Leda RoncoroniDepartment of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via F. Sforza 35, 20100 Milan, Italy.
Dario ConteCenter for The Prevention and Diagnosis of Celiac Disease, Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Via F. Sforza 35, 20100 Milan, Italy ; Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via F. Sforza 35, 20100 Milan, Italy.
Maria Teresa BardellaCenter for The Prevention and Diagnosis of Celiac Disease, Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Via F. Sforza 35, 20100 Milan, Italy.
Luca ElliCenter for The Prevention and Diagnosis of Celiac Disease, Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Via F. Sforza 35, 20100 Milan, Italy.
University of Milan · ITFondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

aimNonceliac gluten sensitivity is syndrome characterized by symptoms disappearing after a gluten-free diet. Its existence is still argument of discussion among specialists. Our aim was to evaluate the knowledge about nonceliac gluten sensitivity among gastroenterology specialists.

methodsDuring October 2013 a questionnaire was sent through a medical newsletter to Italian gastroenterologists. Twelve questions investigated their knowledge on nonceliac gluten sensitivity, including their diagnostic and therapeutic approach.

resultsA total of 212 gastroenterologists filled in the questionnaire. The 98.6% were aware of the existence of a syndrome called "nonceliac gluten sensitivity" and 77% believe in its existence. However, only 56% gave a correct definition of the term. The majority of specialists diagnosed gluten sensitive patients and the number of diagnoses was not statistically different from that of celiac disease. Moreover, a gluten-free diet was prescribed by 64% of the specialists and among them the 73% noted an increase of gluten sensitive patients attending their outpatient services.

conclusionsOur study indicated that most of the specialists recognize nonceliac gluten sensitivity and prescribe gluten-free diet, although 44% of the specialists are not able to give its correct definition; underlining the necessity of medical education on this topic is needed.

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Diet, Gluten-FreeCross-Sectional StudiesFood HypersensitivityGlutensHumansItalyGlutens

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PMID26665005
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