The esophageal biopsy “pull” sign: a highly specific and treatment-responsive endoscopic finding in eosinophilic esophagitis (with video)
- Dellon, Evan S.
- Gebhart, Jessica H.
- Higgins, Leana L.
- Hathorn, Kelly E.
- Woosley, John T.
- Shaheen, Nicholas J.
DOIAbstract
Esophageal biopsies in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) can feel firm, with resistance appreciated when pulling the forceps to obtain the tissue sample. We aimed to assess the diagnostic utility of the esophageal biopsy pull sign, and determine its histologic associations and response to treatment
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