Eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases: review and update.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2012
Abstract
Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGIDs) are a progressively more frequent diverse group of intestinal diseases. The intention of this paper is to present the newest developments in the care of patients with EGIDs and to sum up a rising literature defining the clinical features and mechanistic elements of eosinophils and their intricate associations with the gastrointestinal tract. Clinicians ought to stay sensitive to EGIDs as a diagnostic likelihood for patients with general gastrointestinal symptoms. Further research is warranted to establish various methods leading to dysfunction coupled with eosinophilic gastrointestinal inflammation.
Volume
2012
First Page
463689
Last Page
463689
ISSN
2090-4401
Published In/Presented At
Jawairia, M., Shahzad, G., & Mustacchia, P. (2012). Eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases: review and update. ISRN gastroenterology, 2012, 463689. https://doi.org/10.5402/2012/463689
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
22792476
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article