ASGE Recognized Industry Associate (ARIA) Training Program for Regeneron and Sanofi | June 2023-Pathophysiology and Current Treatment of EoE

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The video is a presentation on the pathophysiology and current treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE). The speaker discusses a clinical case of a college swimmer with EOE, highlighting the severity of the disease and the initial treatment options. The presentation covers the goals of therapy in EOE, including symptomatic improvement, resolution of dysphagia, and improvement in histopathology and endoscopic features. The speaker discusses various treatment options, including dietary therapy, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), topical corticosteroids, and esophageal dilation. The importance of long-term therapy and the risk of relapse after cessation of treatment is also emphasized. The presentation touches on the current status of novel steroid therapy systems and biologics, including the use of dupilumab, and discusses the challenges and limitations in assessing response to therapy and the need for non-invasive markers. The speaker highlights the importance of shared decision-making and patient education in EOE management. Overall, the presentation provides an overview of the pathophysiology and current treatment options for EOE.

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Nirmala Gonsalves, MD

Keywords

eosinophilic esophagitis

pathophysiology

current treatment

clinical case

goals of therapy

dietary therapy

proton pump inhibitors

topical corticosteroids

esophageal dilation

patient education