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

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

22792476

Department(s)

Department of Medicine

Document Type

Article

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