2023 Senior Fellows Program (2nd & 3rd Year) | August 2023-EoE Beyond the Surface

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Video Summary

The video discusses eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE) as a clinical diagnosis. It highlights the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to prevent fibrosis and complications. The presentation covers various aspects of EOE, including epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and treatment options. The speakers discuss the use of elimination diets, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), topical steroids, endoscopic dilation, and biologic therapy such as dupilumab. They emphasize the need to tailor treatment based on individual patient characteristics and preferences. The speakers also mention the role of endoscopy in diagnosing EOE and monitoring treatment response. Overall, the video provides an overview of EOE and its management strategies, highlighting the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to care. The speakers also address common questions and concerns related to EOE treatment.

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Jenifer R. Lightdale, MD, MPH, FASGE and Ilche T. Nonevski, MD

Keywords

eosinophilic esophagitis

early diagnosis

fibrosis

treatment options

endoscopy

biologic therapy

multidisciplinary approach

EOE treatment