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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Feb 16, 2026; 18(2): 114779
Published online Feb 16, 2026. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v18.i2.114779
Published online Feb 16, 2026. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v18.i2.114779
Eosinophilic esophagitis in children: Clinical perspectives and evolving therapeutic strategies
Arghya Samanta, Gautam Ray, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata 700020, West Bengal, India
Vishrut Singh, Department of Pediatrics, Aster Jubilee Medical Complex, Bur Dubai 8703, United Arab Emirates
Bipresh Chakraborty, Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata 700020, West Bengal, India
Author contributions: Samanta A designed the overall concept and outline of the manuscript and did the literature review and critical revision of the manuscript; Singh V, Chakraborty B, and Ray G did the literature review, wrote the initial manuscript draft, and contributed to the editing of the manuscript; All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors declare no conflicts of interest in publishing the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Arghya Samanta, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Raebareli Road, Lucknow, Kolkata 700020, West Bengal, India. arghyasamanta2905@gmail.com
Received: September 28, 2025
Revised: October 31, 2025
Accepted: December 10, 2025
Published online: February 16, 2026
Processing time: 128 Days and 17.1 Hours
Revised: October 31, 2025
Accepted: December 10, 2025
Published online: February 16, 2026
Processing time: 128 Days and 17.1 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Eosinophilic esophagitis is being increasingly diagnosed in children. However, clear guidelines to diagnose and manage these cases are limited. We presented a concise update of the guidelines to simplify management protocols, thus improving patient outcomes.