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Treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis with specific food elimination diet directed by a combination of skin prick and patch tests.

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Abstract Title:

Treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis with specific food elimination diet directed by a combination of skin prick and patch tests.

Abstract Source:

Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2005 Oct;95(4):336-43. PMID: 16279563

Abstract Author(s):

Jonathan M Spergel, Timothy Andrews, Terri F Brown-Whitehorn, Janet L Beausoleil, Chris A Liacouras

Article Affiliation:

Division of Allergy and Immunology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-4399, USA. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Eosinophilic esophagitis (EE) is a recently described disorder identified in patients with symptoms suggestive of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) but unresponsive to conventional reflux therapies. Therapies have included corticosteroids, elemental diet, and diet restriction. We report our experience with skin prick and atopy patch testing and food elimination diets in patients diagnosed as having EE.

OBJECTIVE: To identify food antigens that cause EE and the characteristics of patients who respond to food elimination vs those who are unresponsive.

METHODS: Patients diagnosed as having EE had restricted diets based on skin prick and atopy patch testing results. Additional biopsies were performed after 4 to 8 weeks of restricted diet. Demographics, atopic tendencies, and food antigens were identified retrospectively in our food allergy database.

RESULTS: A total of 146 patients diagnosed as having EE were evaluated with skin prick and atopy patch testing. Thirty-nine patients had unequivocal demonstration of food causing EE, with normalization of biopsy results on elimination and reoccurrence on reintroduction. An additional 73 patients, for a total 112 (77%) of 146 patients, had resolution of their EE as demonstrated by biopsy results. Fifteen (10%) of 146 patients were nonresponders manifested by no significant reduction in esophageal eosinophils despite restricted diet based on skin prick and atopy patch testing. Egg, milk, and soy were identified most frequently with skin prick testing, whereas corn, soy, and wheat were identified most frequently with atopy patch testing.

CONCLUSION: In more than 75% of patients with EE, both symptoms and esophageal inflammation can be significantly improved with dietary elimination of foods. Skin prick and atopy patch testing can help identify foods in most patients.


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