Eosinophilic Esophagitis: real-life outcomes over 10 years in a Canadian pediatric centre
This Canadian study reveals remission rates lower than short term studies, but a reduction in strictures in follow-up. Real-life challenges, such as not returning for follow up endoscopy (∼20%), despite no direct care costs, challenges with adherence with ∼20% not taking any therapy and over half not taking medications as prescribed contribute towards remission rates below 50% regardless of treatment. Better patient engagement, addressing barriers to treatment and follow up and exploring novel therapies are needed.
Authors
- Edmond S. Chan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2947-1175)
- Stephanie C. Erdle
- Jonathan W. Bush (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9432-2390)
- Nikola Deretic
- Vishal Avinashi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4507-3425)
Institutions
- BC Children's Hospital (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-12-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2025.1687724
- Primary Topic
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00