PCH - Michael Shelton Lecture - Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) and GERD - Dr. Ben Gold

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:

• Define dysphagia and feeding problems related to esophageal inflammation
• Describe the epidemiology and demographics of children with EoE
• Outline the pathophysiology and clinical features of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)
• Analyze the pathophysiology and diagnosis of reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and the long-term complications of GERD; clues to an inter-relationship with EoE
• Evaluate the biological plausibility underlying the intersect between GERD and EoE
  • True-True and unrelated
  • Cause and effect; reflux first then EoE…
  • Briefly review treatment approaches and future directions

MEET THE PRESENTER

Dr. Benjamin D. Gold is a pediatric gastroenterologist in Atlanta, Georgia and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Northside Hospital Forsyth. He received his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.