PTU-164 The clinical utility of the endoscopic functional luminal imaging probe in eosinophilic oesophagitis: a case series

Abstract

investigations (eg, enteroscopy, gastroscopy and colonoscopy), 52% underwent therapeutic intervention (eg, APC, polypectomy and surgical referral). However, in 30% their management was unchanged. The majority of patients (88.1%) are still under active follow-up today. Conclusion The CE experience at this centre is of a simple, welltolerated investigation which allows definite diagnoses to be made with minimal complications. Higher diagnostic yield compared to previous published data could be explained by the strict inclusion criteria and recent introduction of this new service. This expanding service highlights the need for more resources to reduce waiting and reporting times in line with other GI investigations.

Esophageal dilation with either bougie or balloon technique as a treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

“…Of the studies with more than one subject, three focused on pediatric patients, 28, 29, 36 2 3 were restricted to adults, 2 had both adults and children, 12, 13 and in one, abstract age was not reported. 37 The follow-up periods of the individual studies ranged from 1 week to 14 years (median 14.7 months).…”

Measurement of esophago‐gastric junction cross‐sectional area and distensibility by an endolumenal functional lumen imaging probe for the diagnosis of gastro‐esophageal reflux disease

“…act as their own controls) and in which the complex interaction of structure and function is less problematic. For example increasing use of EndoFLIP ® has been made as a ‘smart bougie’ to guide antireflux and bariatric surgery and to monitor response to dilatation pre‐ and post‐treatment in achalasia or eosinophilic esophagitis …”