Eosinophilic Esophagitis

ISBN-13: 9781617797576 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 428 str.

Chris A. Liacouras; Jonathan E. Markowitz

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This volume provides a history of Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE), a basic understanding of the physiology of the eosinophil, and a current understanding of the pathophysiology and genetics of EoE. The emphasis is on clinical applications including presenting symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for patients with EoE. Written by both pediatric and adult experts in the fields of gastroenterology, allergy and pathology, this volume includes the most up to date information. Providing practical information useful in the treatment of patients, this book will be of great value to gastroenterologists, allergists, pathologists, medical residents, fellows, internists, and general practitioners who treat patients with eosinophilic esophagitis.

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"The book, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, encompasses the historical literature as well as the up-to-date knowledge on the subject. ... The book contains numerous illustrative figures and tables and provides informative summary points at the end of the chapters. ... Providing useful practical information, this book will be of great value to gastroenterologists, allergologists, pediatricians, internists, pathologists, endoscopic surgeons, and fellows, all who deal with EoE patients." (Zeinab A. El-Sayed, World Allergy Organization, worldallergy.org, Vol. 11 (5), May, 2014)

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Preface

Contributors

1.A History of Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Chris A. Liacouras and Jonathan E. Markowitz

2. Epidemiology, Incidence, and Prevalence of Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Children

Richard J Noel

3. Epidemiology of Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Adults

Peter Hruz and Alex Straumann

4.Eosinophil Biology in the Pathogenesis of Eosinophilic Disorders

Steven J Ackerman

5.Role of Lymphocytes and Mast Cells in Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Mirna Chehade and Hugh A. Sampson

6.Esophageal Remodeling in Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Seema S Aceves and Louanne M Tourangeau

7.The Genetic Basis of Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Marc E. Rothernberg and Joseph D. Sherrill

8.Relationships Between Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Eosinophilic Gastroenteritits

Dan Atkins and Glenn T. Furuta

9. Clinical Manifestations of Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Children

Philip E. Putnam

10. Clinical  Presentation of Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Adults

Nirmala Gonsalves

11.Relationship of Eosinophilic Esophagitis to Gastroesophageal Reflux

Edair Cheng, Harland S. Winter, and Stuart Spechler

12. Radiographic Diagnosis of Eosinophilic Esophagitis

David A Katzka and Marc S. Levine

13.Endoscopic Features of Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Gary Falk and David Leiman

14.Histologic Features of Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Margaret H Collins

15. Complications Associated with Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Steven A. Attwood and Glenn Furuta

16. IgE and Non-IgE Mediated Food Allergy

Scott Sicherer, MD

17.Allergic and Atopic Features of Children with Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Janet Beausoleil and Terri Brown-Whitehorn

18. Atopic and Allergic Features of Adults with Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Katherine N Cahill and Javed Sheikh

19.Allergy Testing in Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Antonella Cianferoni and Jonathan Spergel

20.Esophageal Dilation for Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Matthew Bohm and Joel E. Richter

21. Systemic Steroid Therapy of Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Children

Luigi Dall’Oglio and Paola De Angelis

22. Medical Treatment for Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis

James P. Franciosi

23.Corticosteroid Treatment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Adults

Amindra S. Arora and Karthik Ravi

24.Dietary Treatment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Amir F Kagalwalla and Sally Ritz

25.Nutritional Management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Pediatric Patients

Mimi Girten, Elizabeth Goldberg, and Michele Shuker

26.Oral Tolerance and Eosinophilic Esophagitis

A. Wesley Burks and Pooja Varshney

27. Treatment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis with Biological Agents

Gerald J Gleich, W. Daniel Jackson, Molly A. O’Gorman, Kathryn Peterson

28.Feeding Disorders and Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Colleen Lukens and Asim Maqbool

29.Psychological Perspectives on Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Mary Klinnert

30.Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Treatment Approach in Adults

Ikuo Hirano

31.Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Treatment Approach in Children

Chris A Liacouras and Jonathan E. Markowitz