Practice Differences in the Diagnosis and Management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis among Adult and Pediatric Gastroenterologists in Israel

ABSTRACTObjectives:Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) guidelines call for similar practices in adults and children with EoE. We compared the diagnostic and management practices of gastroenterologists treating adult and pediatric patients suspected of having, or diagnosed with, EoE.Methods:A 19 question multiple choice questionnaire was given to gastroenterologists treating either adults or children. Questions explored four areas of interest: Physician demographics, diagnosis and tissue sampling practices, management, and the need for societal publications on EoE.Results:Completed questionnaires were returned by 85/180 adult and 30/40 pediatric gastroenterologists. Compared to pediatric gastroenterologists, adult gastroenterologists took esophageal biopsies significantly less frequently in the following scenarios: endoscopy without esophageal symptoms or macroscopic endoscopic findings (10% vs. 57%; p 

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