Understanding Dilation Needs in Pediatric Patients With EoE

EP: 1.Understanding EoE: Caregiver Challenges and Diagnosis Journey

EP: 2.Navigating Challenges: Caring for Children with EoE

EP: 3.Exploring the Impact of EoE on Activities and Social Life in Children

EP: 4.Navigating EoE Treatments: An Overview of Options and Progress

EP: 5.The Role of PPIs in Pediatric EoE Treatment

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EP: 6.Understanding Dilation Needs in Pediatric Patients With EoE

EP: 7.Comprehensive EoE Care Needs Multidisciplinary Support

EP: 8.EoE Care Challenges: A Caregiver's Shared Journey

This is a video synopsis/summary of an Insights involving Elizabeth Spencer, MD.

Spencer discusses endoscopic dilation therapy for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). She explains dilation expands the strictured or scarred areas of the esophagus, allowing food to pass without getting stuck. Dilation is very effective and safe with an extremely low risk of esophageal perforation. The goal of EoE treatment is to intervene early enough to prevent strictures and the need for dilation. However, when necessary, dilation is a good option.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach for EoE. Spencer utilizes shared decision-making to determine the best individualized treatment plan based on patient priorities and feasibility. For example, some patients refuse dietary elimination therapy. Then medical options would be considered instead like proton pump inhibitors or the recently approved monoclonal antibody therapy dupilumab. Shared decision-making leads to better adherence, trust in the provider, and patient engagement. Treatment plans involve ongoing discussions and are not static.

Video synopsis is AI-generated and reviewed by AJMC^® editorial staff.