Publicaties
Pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis : results of the European Retrospective Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis Registry (RetroPEER) Universiteit Gent
Eosinophilic peak counts in eosinophilic esophagitis : a retrospective study KU Leuven
Updated international consensus diagnostic criteria for eosinophilic esophagitis Vrije Universiteit Brussel
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Over the last decade, clinical experiences and research studies raised concerns regarding use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) as part of the diagnostic strategy for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). We aimed to clarify the use of PPIs in the evaluation and treatment of children and adults with suspected EoE in order to develop updated international consensus criteria for EoE diagnosis.
METHODS: A consensus ...
Management guidelines of eosinophilic esophagitis in childhood Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) represents a chronic, immune/antigen-mediated esophageal disease characterized clinically by symptoms related to esophageal dysfunction and histologically by eosinophil-predominant inflammation. With few exceptions, 15 eosinophils per high-power field (peak value) in ?1 biopsy specimens are considered a minimum threshold for a diagnosis of EoE. The disease is restricted to the esophagus, ...
Eosinophilic esophagitis that develops during therapy with proton pump inhibitors Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Therapy with proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) results in remission in at least one third of patients with esophageal eosinophilia, presumably because of both their acid-related and anti-inflammatory mechanisms of action. However, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) may also develop during therapy with PPIs. We present a case series of four children who were initially diagnosed with infectious esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease or gastric ...
Eosinophilic esophagitis due to red yeast rice (Monacoline K) in a dietary supplement for hypercholesterolemia Vrije Universiteit Brussel
We present a case of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) with positive skin-prick testing for type I allergy to red yeast rice (RYR, Artechol®). RYR is an over-the-counter supplement for hypercholesterolemia, since years famous in Asian countries and now also more and more popular in Western countries. The clinical relevance of IgE-mediated inflammation was proven by a rapid clearance of EoE-symptoms upon discontinuation of RYR. The role of ...