Physiological characteristics of eosinophilic esophagitis

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EE) is characterized by food impaction, dysphagia and reflux-like symptoms in adults. The aim of this study was to characterize the leading symptoms, endoscopic-, 24 hr impedance-pH-metric and motility findings in patients with EE. Patients and Methods: 6 patients was diagnosed with EE between 2011–2012. The diagnosis was based on endoscopic findings and histological diagnosis. Biopsies were taken from 5 levels of the esophagus. Stationary esophageal manometry, and 24-hour impedance pH-metry were performed. Allergies, blood peripheral eosinophilia were checked. Results: 4 male patients…