Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGIDs) are treated with corticosteroids and food allergen elimination. However, treatment for refractory cases is not standardized. We demonstrate the efficacy of vedolizumab, an anti-α4β7 integrin agent, in 2 children with duodenal ulcers developed by non-eosinophilic esophagitis EGIDs. In both, vedolizumab was used continuously without side effects, and long-term remission has been durable. Duodenal ulcers associated with EGIDs are increasing. Vedolizumab has potential as a treatment for even upper gastrointestinal lesions in refractory EGIDs.
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Clin J Gastroenterol
January 2025
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Saitama Children's Medical Center, 1-2 Shintoshin, Chuo-ku, Saitama, 3308777, Japan.
Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGIDs) are treated with corticosteroids and food allergen elimination. However, treatment for refractory cases is not standardized. We demonstrate the efficacy of vedolizumab, an anti-α4β7 integrin agent, in 2 children with duodenal ulcers developed by non-eosinophilic esophagitis EGIDs.
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Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Manama, BHR.
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Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre.
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