Routine Screening for Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Patients Presenting With Dysphagia
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Gastrointestinal |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Gastroenterology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/2/2016 |
| Start Date: | January 2006 |
| End Date: | January 2010 |
| Contact: | Jonathan M Ricker, DO |
| Email: | jonathan.ricker@lackland.af.mil |
| Phone: | 210-292-6408 |
The purpose of this study is to identify the prevalence of pathologic eosinophilic
esophagitis (EoE) in the cohort of adult patients who present for specialty care in the
gastroenterology clinics with complaint of difficulty swallowing (dysphagia). From this, the
investigators will make recommendations regarding routine screening for the diagnosis in
this cohort. The prevalence of EoE in patients presenting for specialty care in the
gastroenterology clinics with the complaint of dysphagia is great enough that the diagnosis
should be routinely screened against in this cohort.
esophagitis (EoE) in the cohort of adult patients who present for specialty care in the
gastroenterology clinics with complaint of difficulty swallowing (dysphagia). From this, the
investigators will make recommendations regarding routine screening for the diagnosis in
this cohort. The prevalence of EoE in patients presenting for specialty care in the
gastroenterology clinics with the complaint of dysphagia is great enough that the diagnosis
should be routinely screened against in this cohort.
Inclusion Criteria:
- age > 18
- complaint of dysphagia
Exclusion Criteria:
- pregnancy
- age <18
- on inhaled steroids within the last 30 days
- on systemic steroids in the last 30 days
- known diagnosis of Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- obvious obstructive etiology found at endoscopy
- increased risk of bleeding (on blood thinners or anti-platelet agents other than
aspirin)
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