Esophageal dysmotility is associated with disease severity in eosinophilic esophagitis

An association of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) with esophageal dysmotility has been described, however the related mechanism remains unclear. We aimed to evaluate clinical and physiologic characteristics, including esophageal distensibility, associated with secondary peristalsis in patients with EoE.

Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - November 9, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: D.A. Carlson, C. Shehata, N. Gonsalves, I. Hirano, S. Peterson, J. Prescott, D.A. Farina, J.M. Schauer, W. Kou, P.J. Kahrilas, J.E. Pandolfino Source Type: research