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Medicus, Vol. 21 No. 2_Gastroenterologija, 2012.

Review article

Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases

Mirjana Kalauz ; KBC Zagreb
Ivica Škrlec ; KBC Zagreb

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Abstract

Eosinophils substantially contribute to homeostatic maintenance of intestinal barrier function against luminal bacteria. These cells are now recognized to have key functions in the pathogenesis of several gastrointestinal disorders. Eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases are an increasingly common heterogeneous group of intestinal diseases. The purpose of this review is to summarize a growing literature defining the pathophysiological role of eosinophils in healthy intestine and in some gastrointestinal disorders, and present the latest knowledge about the care of patients with eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases.

Keywords

eosinophils; eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases; eosinophilic oesophagitis

Hrčak ID:

102969

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/102969

Publication date:

18.4.2013.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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