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World J Clin Pediatr. Mar 9, 2024; 13(1): 89580
Published online Mar 9, 2024. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v13.i1.89580
Evolving strategies: Enhancements in managing eosinophilic esophagitis in pediatric patients
Ahmed Elghoudi, Doaa Zourob, Eman Al Atrash, Fatima Alshamsi, Manal Alkatheeri, Hassib Narchi, Rana Bitar
Ahmed Elghoudi, Department of Pediatric, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Doaa Zourob, Eman Al Atrash, Manal Alkatheeri, Rana Bitar, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Fatima Alshamsi, Pediatric Residency Program, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Hassib Narchi, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Alain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Author contributions: Elghoudi A and Bitar R made substantial contributions to the conception and design of the work, interpretation of data, drafting, writing and revising the manuscript critically for important intellectual content and approved the final version to be published, and agrees to be accountable for all aspects of the work; Zourob A, Al Atrash E, Alshamsi F, Alkatheeri M, and Narchi H made substantial contributions to the design of the work, acquisition and interpretation of data and revising the manuscript critically for important intellectual content, and approved the final version to be published and agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
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Corresponding author: Rana Bitar, MBBS, Adjunct Associate Professor, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Al Karamah St., Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. rahmad@seha.ae
Received: November 27, 2023
Peer-review started: November 27, 2023
First decision: December 17, 2023
Revised: December 26, 2023
Accepted: January 16, 2024
Article in press: January 16, 2024
Published online: March 9, 2024
Core Tip

Core Tip: Eosinophilic esophagitis is a newly recognized disease described in the last 50 years. The definition, diagnosis, and management have evolved with new guidelines and medications available to allow for better understanding and treatment of pediatric patients. We describe the definition, presentation, diagnosis, and management including new biological treatment, long-term follow-up and the challenges of eosinophilic esophagitis in children. We discuss new management strategies and new future directions of monitoring eosinophilic esophagitis in children.