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Dysphagia Among Children-A Single-Center Experience
Katarzyna Zdanowicz1, Artur Rycyk1, Dariusz Marek Lebensztejn1
1Department of Pediatrics, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nutrition, Allergology and Pulmonology, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-274 Bialystok, Poland.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
|May 14, 2025
Summary
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a significant cause of pediatric dysphagia, particularly in children with allergies. Early diagnosis through endoscopy is crucial for children with swallowing difficulties, comorbid allergies, and high eosinophil counts.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Allergology
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) prevalence is rising, with dysphagia as a key symptom.
- Limited data exists on EoE prevalence in children experiencing dysphagia.
- Understanding dysphagia causes in pediatric populations is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- Determine dysphagia causes in local pediatric patients.
- Estimate EoE prevalence in children with swallowing difficulties.
- Compare dysphagia characteristics between EoE and non-EoE groups.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 146 pediatric patients (0-17 years) with dysphagia over 6 years.
- Patients divided into EoE (Group I) and non-EoE (Group II) dysphagia groups.
- Analysis included clinical characteristics, comorbidities, and blood eosinophil counts.
Main Results:
- Gastrointestinal diseases were the most common dysphagia cause, with EoE accounting for 25.34% overall.
- EoE prevalence was 41.11% among gastrointestinal causes.
- EoE patients showed higher rates of asthma, allergic rhinitis, food allergy, and blood eosinophilia.
Conclusions:
- Gastroenterological diseases, particularly EoE, are primary causes of pediatric dysphagia.
- Suspicion for EoE is warranted in dysphagia patients with comorbid allergies and peripheral blood eosinophilia.
- Endoscopic evaluation is recommended for suspected pediatric EoE cases.
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