Significance of feeding dysfunction in eosinophilic esophagitis

Feeding dysfunction is a frequent presenting symptom of eosinophilic esophagitis(EoE). Here we present 3 children of various ages whose manifestations of EoE associated feeding dysfunction led to significant and life altering impact on their growth and development. Early identification of presenting...

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Published in:World journal of gastroenterology : WJG 2014-08, Vol.20 (31), p.11019-11022
Main Authors: Menard-Katcher, Calies, Henry, Michelle, Furuta, Glenn T, Atkins, Dan, Maune, Nancy Creskoff, Haas, Angela M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Case Report
Child, Preschool
Cost of Illness
Deglutition
Deglutition Disorders - diagnosis
Deglutition Disorders - etiology
Deglutition Disorders - physiopathology
Deglutition Disorders - psychology
Deglutition Disorders - therapy
Eating
Eosinophilic
Eosinophilic Esophagitis - complications
Eosinophilic Esophagitis - diagnosis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis - physiopathology
Eosinophilic Esophagitis - psychology
Eosinophilic Esophagitis - therapy
esophagitis
Esophagus - physiopathology
Feeding Behavior
Female
Humans
Infant
Male
oesophagitis
Quality of Life
Treatment Outcome
Weight Gain
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Summary:Feeding dysfunction is a frequent presenting symptom of eosinophilic esophagitis(EoE). Here we present 3 children of various ages whose manifestations of EoE associated feeding dysfunction led to significant and life altering impact on their growth and development. Early identification of presenting symptoms of EoE will allow for prompt diagnosis and initiation of appropriate treatments. Recognition of salient features of dysfunction and treatment by feeding therapists and nutritionists led to symptom resolution and growth.
ISSN:1007-9327
2219-2840
DOI:10.3748/wjg.v20.i31.11019