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OBJECTIVE: Compare the proportions of use of biological therapy, surgeries, and hospitalizations between adults and pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)-Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC)-patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Observational, retrospective, and multicenter study. Data were collected from all consecutive IBD patients seen as outpatients or admitted to hospital, during 2015-2021, in two IBD tertiary centers in a South Brazilian capital. Patients with unclassified colitis diagnosis were excluded from this study. Patients were classified as having CD or UC and sub-categorized as adult or pediatric according to age. Data were analyzed using frequency, proportion, Fisher's exact test, and Chi-square test. RESULTS: A total of 829 patients were included: 509 with CD (378 adults/131 pediatric) and 320 with UC (225/95). Among patients with CD, no differences were observed for proportions of use of biological therapy (80.2% in pediatric vs. 73.3% in adults; P=0.129), surgery (46.6% vs. 50.8%; P=0.419), or hospitalization (64.9% vs. 56.9%; P=0.122). In UC, significant differences were observed for biological therapy (40.0% vs. 28.0%; P=0.048) and hospitalization (47.4% vs. 24.0%; P<0.001). No significant difference was observed in surgery rates (17.9% vs. 12.4%; P=0.219). CONCLUSIONS: Biological therapy and incidence of hospitalization were greater among pediatric patients with UC, compared with adults; no difference was observed in the need for abdominal surgery. In CD, no significant difference was observed in the three main outcomes between the age groups.
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BACKGROUND: Eosinophilic esophagitis is a recently described entity with esophageal symptoms like gastroesophageal reflux disease and significant esophageal eosinophilic infiltration. AIM: To present our clinical series of 29 children with eosinophilic esophagitis, describing the clinical and diagnostic features, treatment and outcome. METHODS: We describe 29 patients (22 boys), 1-18 years-old, with 20 eosinophils per high-power field in esophageal biopsy specimens and absence of eosinophilic inflammation in the stomach and duodenum. Evaluation of the clinical, endoscopic and histologic findings, treatment and outcome was undertaken. RESULTS: The most common presenting symptoms included vomiting in 15 patients (52%) and abdominal pain in 11 patients (38%). Children under the age of 4 years presented with feeding disorder and failure to thrive. Patients between 5 and 8 years of age presented commonly with abdominal pain or symptoms that may be associated with reflux (heartburn and/or vomiting). Patients over the age of 8 presented most often with abdominal pain, dysphagia and occasional food impaction. Endoscopic features included vertical furrowing in 14 patients (48%), whitish papules in 12 (41%), corrugated rings in 2 patients (7%) and esophageal erosions in 3 patients (10%). In seven patients endoscopy was normal (24%). Treatment included swallowed fluticasone propionate in 19 patients and restriction diet in 7 patients. Patients who returned for follow-up had either improvement or remission of symptoms. After treatment, endoscopic biopsies were repeated in 11 patients, and a significant decrease in esophageal eosinophil counts was observed. CONCLUSIONS: The diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis must be considered when symptoms of reflux do not respond to conventional treatment. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy must be complemented by a detailed analysis of histologic findings and eosinophil counts.
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Eosinofilia , Esofagite , Adolescente , Androstadienos/uso terapêutico , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Inibidores Enzimáticos/uso terapêutico , Eosinofilia/complicações , Eosinofilia/diagnóstico , Eosinofilia/tratamento farmacológico , Esofagite/complicações , Esofagite/diagnóstico , Esofagite/tratamento farmacológico , Feminino , Fluticasona , Humanos , Lactente , Masculino , Omeprazol/uso terapêuticoRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To report the results of open challenge tests performed in children fed with cow's milk-free diet. DESCRIPTION: Cross-sectional study evaluating cow's milk open challenge performed under supervision in a hospital setting during 2.5 hours and ambulatory follow-up for 30 days when no immediate reaction occurred. One hundred and twenty-one patients were included, with ages between 4 and 95 months. Cow's milk open challenge tests were positive in 28 patients (23.1%). A clinical manifestation of cow's milk allergy different from the one presented at diagnosis occurred in 12 (24.9%) patients with positive challenge. Positive challenge was more frequent (p = 0.042) in patients fed with extensively hydrolyzed formulae or amino acid-based formulae (30.3%) when compared to those fed with other exclusion diets (14.5%). CONCLUSION: Open challenge allowed the interruption of exclusion diet in a significant proportion of the patients.
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Testes Imunológicos/efeitos adversos , Testes Imunológicos/métodos , Hipersensibilidade a Leite/diagnóstico , Leite/efeitos adversos , Animais , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Estudos Transversais , Feminino , Humanos , Lactente , Masculino , Hipersensibilidade a Leite/dietoterapia , Hipersensibilidade a Leite/etiologiaRESUMO
OBJETIVO: Relatar os resultados de testes de desencadeamento aplicados em crianças alimentadas com dieta de exclusão das proteínas do leite de vaca. DESCRIÇÃO: Estudo transversal que avaliou testes de desencadeamento oral aberto, com leite de vaca, realizados sob supervisão em ambiente hospitalar por 2,5 horas e ambulatoriamente por 30 dias quando não ocorreu reação imediata. Foram incluídos 121 pacientes, com idades entre 4 e 95 meses. O teste de desencadeamento com leite de vaca foi positivo em 28 (23,1 por cento) pacientes. Manifestação clínica de alergia ao leite de vaca diferente da apresentada por ocasião da suspeita diagnóstica ocorreu em 12 (42,9 por cento) pacientes com desencadeamento positivo. O desencadeamento positivo foi mais frequente (p = 0,042) nos pacientes alimentados com fórmulas extensamente hidrolisadas ou de aminoácidos (30,3 por cento) quando comparados com os alimentados com outras dietas de exclusão (14,5 por cento). CONCLUSÃO: O teste de desencadeamento permitiu que fosse suspensa a dieta de exclusão de grande parte dos pacientes.
OBJECTIVES: To report the results of open challenge tests performed in children fed with cow's milk-free diet. DESCRIPTIONS: Cross-sectional study evaluating cow's milk open challenge performed under supervision in a hospital setting during 2.5 hours and ambulatory follow-up for 30 days when no immediate reaction occurred. One hundred and twenty-one patients were included, with ages between 4 and 95 months. Cow's milk open challenge tests were positive in 28 patients (23.1 percent). A clinical manifestation of cow's milk allergy different from the one presented at diagnosis occurred in 12 (24.9 percent) patients with positive challenge. Positive challenge was more frequent (p = 0.042) in patients fed with extensively hydrolyzed formulae or amino acid-based formulae (30.3 percent) when compared to those fed with other exclusion diets (14.5 percent). CONCLUSION: Open challenge allowed the interruption of exclusion diet in a significant proportion of the patients.
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Animais , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Feminino , Humanos , Lactente , Masculino , Testes Imunológicos/efeitos adversos , Testes Imunológicos/métodos , Hipersensibilidade a Leite/diagnóstico , Leite/efeitos adversos , Estudos Transversais , Hipersensibilidade a Leite/dietoterapia , Hipersensibilidade a Leite/etiologiaRESUMO
RACIONAL: A esofagite eosinofílica é uma entidade recentemente descrita, caracterizada por sintomas esofágicos, semelhantes aos da doença por refluxo gastroesofágico e importante eosinofilia esofágica. OBJETIVO: Apresentação de 29 pacientes com esofagite eosinofílica, discutindo as características clínicas, diagnóstico, tratamento e evolução. MÉTODOS: Foram identificados 29 pacientes (22 do sexo masculino) com idade entre 1 e 18 anos, nos quais as biopsias de esôfago demonstraram contagem de 20 ou mais eosinófilos/campo de grande aumento, sem infiltração eosinofílica em antro e/ou duodeno. Avaliaram-se as manifestações clínicas, achados endoscópicos e histológicos, tratamento e evolução. RESULTADOS: Os sintomas mais freqüentes foram vômitos em 15 pacientes (52 por cento) e dor abdominal em 11 (38 por cento). Os pacientes com idade inferior a 4 anos apresentavam recusa alimentar e baixo peso. Os com idades entre 5 e 8 anos apresentavam predominantemente dor abdominal e/ou pirose e/ou vômitos. Os pacientes com mais de 8 anos apresentavam dor abdominal, disfagia e/ou impactação alimentar eventual. Os achados endoscópicos incluíram estrias verticais em 14 pacientes (48 por cento), pontilhado branco em 12 (41 por cento), anéis circulares em 2 (7 por cento) e esofagite erosiva em 3 (10 por cento). Em sete pacientes a endoscopia foi normal (24 por cento). O tratamento incluiu fluticasona tópica em 19 pacientes e restrição dietética em 7. Os pacientes acompanhados apresentaram resposta favorável ao tratamento, com melhora ou remissão dos sintomas. Onze pacientes que foram submetidos a endoscopia de controle pós-tratamento apresentaram diminuição significativa do número de eosinófilos no esôfago. CONCLUSÕES: A esofagite eosinofílica deve ser considerada quando há sintomas de refluxo, que não respondem ao tratamento habitual. Os exames endoscópicos devem ser acompanhados de biopsias com análise detalhada do número de eosinófilos.
BACKGROUND: Eosinophilic esophagitis is a recently described entity with esophageal symptoms like gastroesophageal reflux disease and significant esophageal eosinophilic infiltration. AIM: To present our clinical series of 29 children with eosinophilic esophagitis, describing the clinical and diagnostic features, treatment and outcome. METHODS: We describe 29 patients (22 boys), 1-18 years-old, with 20 eosinophils per high-power field in esophageal biopsy specimens and absence of eosinophilic inflammation in the stomach and duodenum. Evaluation of the clinical, endoscopic and histologic findings, treatment and outcome was undertaken. RESULTS: The most common presenting symptoms included vomiting in 15 patients (52 percent) and abdominal pain in 11 patients (38 percent). Children under the age of 4 years presented with feeding disorder and failure to thrive. Patients between 5 and 8 years of age presented commonly with abdominal pain or symptoms that may be associated with reflux (heartburn and/or vomiting). Patients over the age of 8 presented most often with abdominal pain, dysphagia and occasional food impaction. Endoscopic features included vertical furrowing in 14 patients (48 percent), whitish papules in 12 (41 percent), corrugated rings in 2 patients (7 percent) and esophageal erosions in 3 patients (10 percent). In seven patients endoscopy was normal (24 percent). Treatment included swallowed fluticasone propionate in 19 patients and restriction diet in 7 patients. Patients who returned for follow-up had either improvement or remission of symptoms. After treatment, endoscopic biopsies were repeated in 11 patients, and a significant decrease in esophageal eosinophil counts was observed. CONCLUSIONS: The diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis must be considered when symptoms of reflux do not respond to conventional treatment. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy must be complemented by a detailed analysis of histologic findings and eosinophil...