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1.The Use of Pedialyte(R) RS(oral electrolyte solution) and Isomil(R) in the Treatment of Nonbacterial Acute Infantile Gastroenteritis.

6.Eosiniphilic Gastroenteritis in Childhood and Competitive RT-PCR, In vitro Lymphocyte Prokiferation Response to Food Antigens.

Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society 1996;39(11):1498-1503

7.Eosinophilic gastroenteritis: Clinical profiles and treatment outcomes, a retrospective study of 18 adult patients in a Singapore Tertiary Hospital

Guan Wee Wong ; Kiat Hon Tony Lim ; Wei Keat Wan ; Su Chong Albert Low ; San Choon Kong

The Medical Journal of Malaysia 2015;70(4):232-237

Background: Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EG) can mimic symptoms of common gastrointestinal (GI) disorders but responds well to appropriate treatment. Accurate diagnosis is central to effective management. Data on EG in Southeast Asia is lacking. We aim to describe the clinical profiles and treatment outcomes of adult patients with EG in a Singapore Tertiary Hospital. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study involved archival search of patients with GI biopsies that showed eosinophilic infiltration from January 2004 to December 2012. Patients’ clinical data from computerised hospital records and clinical notes was reviewed. Diagnostic criteria for EG included presence of GI symptoms with more than 30 eosinophils/high power field on GI biopsies. Patients with secondary causes for eosinophilia were excluded. Results: Eighteen patients with EG were identified (mean age 52 years; male/female: 11/7). Fifteen patients (83%) had peripheral blood eosinophilia. Seven patients (39%) had atopic conditions. Most common symptoms were diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Small intestine was the most common site involved. Endoscopic finding was non-specific. Ten patients were treated with corticosteroids (nine prednisolone, one budesonide): eight patients (89%) responded clinically to prednisolone but four patients (50%) relapsed following tapering-off of prednisolone and required maintenance dose. One patient each responded to diet elimination and montelukast respectively. Half of the remaining six patients who were treated with proton-pump inhibitors, antispasmodic or antidiarrheal agents still remained symptomatic. Conclusion: Prednisolone is an effective treatment though relapses are common. Small intestine is most commonly involved. EG should be considered in the evaluation of unexplained chronic recurrent GI symptoms.
Enteritis ; Gastroenteritis

1.The Use of Pedialyte(R) RS(oral electrolyte solution) and Isomil(R) in the Treatment of Nonbacterial Acute Infantile Gastroenteritis.

2.Pulmonary Infiltration in Rotaviral Gastroenteritis.

3.Clinical Observation of Human Rota Virus(HRV) Gastroenteritis.

4.Clinical, Laboratory and Epidermiology Feature of Human Rota Virus(HRV) Gastroenteritis.

5.New Viruses causing Gastroenteritis.

6.Eosiniphilic Gastroenteritis in Childhood and Competitive RT-PCR, In vitro Lymphocyte Prokiferation Response to Food Antigens.

7.Eosinophilic gastroenteritis: Clinical profiles and treatment outcomes, a retrospective study of 18 adult patients in a Singapore Tertiary Hospital

8.Clinical Observation on Human Rota Virus Gastroenteritis in Infants and Children.

9.Clinical Studies of Human Rotavirus Gastroenteritis.

10.Clinical observations on human rotavirus gastroenteritis.

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