Elemental Diet Induces Histologic Response in Adult Eosinophilic Esophagitis

• Published in: The American journal of gastroenterology Vol. 108; no. 5; pp. 759 - 766
• Main Authors: Peterson, Kathryn A, Byrne, Kathryn R, Vinson, Laura A, Ying, Jian, Boynton, Kathleen K, Fang, John C, Gleich, Gerald J, Adler, Douglas G, Clayton, Frederic
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Wolters Kluwer Health Medical Research, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 01.05.2013
• Subjects: Adult; Biopsy; Endoscopy, Digestive System; Eosinophilic Esophagitis - diet therapy; Eosinophilic Esophagitis - etiology; Eosinophilic Esophagitis - pathology; Eosinophils - pathology; Esophagus - pathology; Female; Food - adverse effects; Food, Formulated; Gastroenterology; Humans; Male; Mast Cells - pathology; Middle Aged; Patient Compliance; Patient Selection; Prospective Studies; Treatment Outcome; Weight Loss

Elemental diets have not been studied in adults with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). The goal of this trial was to assess the efficacy of an elemental diet in adults with EoE. A total of 18 adults with EoE were given an elemental diet for 4 weeks, or just 2 weeks if their response was complete. Symp...