Eosinophilic Esophagitis among Patients with Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Mahmoud Rizk,
Ahmed Refaat Mohamed,
Amira K. ElAlfy
et al.
Abstract:Background: Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) may be linked to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in as many as 30% of patients of EoE. The aim is to study the prevalence and clinical presentation of Eosinophilic esophagitis among patients with refractory GERD. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 181 patients presented with persistent GERD symptoms despite double dose PPI therapy for at least 8 weeks without interruption, who were referred to gastroenterology unit of Internal Medicine Departm… Show more
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