Eosinophilic esophagitis - Volume 28-1

Eosinophilic esophagitis is an important disease that causes considerable morbidity in those afflicted.

It is a major cause of esophageal symptoms, particularly dysphagia.

Eosinophilic esophagitis seems to be increasing in frequency like bronchial asthma, to which it has been compared.

It is complex and may have more than one pathogenesis in its varying presentations in children and adults.

Dr. Katzka has invited expert authors to write clinical reviews on this complicated disease.