KOL Conversation With a Focus on EoE

In this episode recorded at the second annual Peds GI Connect, pediatric gastroenterologists Dr. Amanda Muir, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Dr. Rajitha Venkatesh, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and Dr. Umber Langshaw, University of Miami, engage in a thoughtful discussion on eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)—from updated diagnostic guidelines to innovative, patient-centered approaches. They highlight the 2023 ACG Guidelines, which emphasize the importance of obtaining six esophageal biopsies from multiple levels, even when the mucosa appears normal. Drawing on both clinical expertise and personal experience, the conversation covers variability in symptom presentation, barriers to diagnosis, and the psychological burden of repeated procedures in children. The trio also explores emerging tools like transnasal endoscopy, string testing, and non-sedated biopsy methods, examining how these techniques may reduce procedural stress and improve monitoring over time. With real-life case insights, discussion on treatment monitoring, and the evolving EoE care landscape, this episode is a must-watch for clinicians, caregivers, and researchers seeking a comprehensive update on eosinophilic esophagitis in pediatrics.