Retrospective Analysis of Esophageal Food Impaction: Differences in Etiology by Age and Gender
- 26 January 2007
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Digestive Diseases and Sciences
- Vol. 52 (3) , 717-721
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10620-006-9499-0
Abstract
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EE) is an emerging cause of esophageal food impaction (EFI) not accounted for in previous studies. We sought to determine the causes of EFI in a recent cohort with recognition of EE. A retrospective chart review of all patients with EFI during the past 5 years was performed. Etiology was determined by endoscopy report, pathology results, and follow-up studies. A total of 85 EFIs occurred, in 79 patients (55 men, 30 women, age 18–100). The most common etiologies of EFI were Schatzki's ring (n=18), peptic stricture (n=18), EE (n=9), esophagitis (n=9), and no underlying diagnosis (n=20). EE was significantly more frequent in men (P < .025) and those P < .025). There was a significant difference in the age at which men (median age=44) and women (median age=71) present with EFI (P < .001). The etiology of EFI differs significantly by age and gender. This information may be useful in evaluation and management of EFI.Keywords
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