Eosinophilic Esophagitis (Clinical Gastroenterology)

ABOUT THIS BOOK

• Written by experts in the field
• Emphasis on clinical applications and treatment
• Includes the most up to date information

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.

Content Level » Professional/practitioner
Keywords » Eosinophil - Esophageal Fibrosis - Mast Cells and EoE - Pathophysiology of Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Related subjects » Internal Medicine - Medicine - Pathology - Pediatrics

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• 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 GonsalvesRelationship of Eosinophilic Esophagitis to Gastroesophageal Reflux
    Edair Cheng, Harland S. Winter, and Stuart Spechler
11. Radiographic Diagnosis of Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    David A Katzka and Marc S. Levine
12. Endoscopic Features of Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    Gary Falk and David Leiman
13. Histologic Features of Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    Margaret H Collins
14. Complications Associated with Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    Steven A. Attwood and Glenn Furuta
15. IgE and Non-IgE Mediated Food Allergy
    Scott Sicherer, MD
16. Allergic and Atopic Features of Children with Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    Janet Beausoleil and Terri Brown-Whitehorn
17. Atopic and Allergic Features of Adults with Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    Katherine N Cahill and Javed Sheikh
18. Allergy Testing in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    Antonella Cianferoni and Jonathan Spergel
19. Esophageal Dilation for Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    Matthew Bohm and Joel E. Richter
20. Systemic Steroid Therapy of Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Children
    Luigi Dall’Oglio and Paola De Angelis
21. Medical Treatment for Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    James P. Franciosi
22. Corticosteroid Treatment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Adults
    Amindra S. Arora and Karthik Ravi
23. Dietary Treatment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    Amir F Kagalwalla and Sally Ritz
24. Nutritional Management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Pediatric Patients
    Mimi Girten, Elizabeth Goldberg, and Michele Shuker
25. Oral Tolerance and Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    A. Wesley Burks and Pooja Varshney
26. Treatment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis with Biological Agents
    Gerald J Gleich, W. Daniel Jackson, Molly A. O’Gorman, Kathryn Peterson
27. Feeding Disorders and Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    Colleen Lukens and Asim Maqbool
28. Psychological Perspectives on Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    Mary Klinnert
29. Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Treatment Approach in Adults
    Ikuo Hirano
30. Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Treatment Approach in Children
    Chris A Liacouras and Jonathan E. Markowitz