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Bredal, Kasper, Frandsen, Line Tegtmeier, Terkelsen, Jacob Holmen, Nielsen, Martin Hollænder, Melgaard, Dorte, Krarup, Anne Lund |
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BMC Pediatrics; 1/8/2024, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p1-7, 7p |
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Background: A low incidence of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in children in the North Denmark Region (NDR) were measured in 2007–2017. Few of the children diagnosed before 2017 were treated to remission suggesting a lack of awareness. While there currently are no guidelines for treating EoE in Denmark, a new English guideline was published in 2022 renewing focus on the disease. Objective: The aim of this study was to measure the difference of current Danish clinical practice for treatment and follow-up of EoE children in the NDR with the new English guideline from the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) and the British Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (BSPGHAN). Methods: This retrospective, register-based DanEoE cohort study included 31 children diagnosed with EoE between 2007 and 2021 in NDR. Medical records were reviewed and information about treatment and follow-up were collected. Results: In 32% of the children with EoE in the NDR, first-line treatment corresponded with the new English guideline. One in 6 children were never started on any treatment even though treatment always is recommended. Histologic evaluation within 12 weeks as recommended was performed in 13% of the children. Conclusions: In Denmark focus on improving EoE treatment and follow-up for children is needed, as there is a significant difference between current clinical practice and the recommendations in the new English guideline. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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