Epidemiology and racial differences of EoE patients in a U.S. Veterans population

Abstract: Background: Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is increasing in prevalence but there is a lack of population-based studies. We sought to determine the prevalence, …

Risk of esophageal cancer in achalasia: A matched cohort study utilizing the Nationwide Veterans Affairs Achalasia Cohort (VA-AC)

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Achalasia is a postulated risk factor for esophageal cancer (EC); however, EC-associated risk in achalasia is understudied. We aimed to evaluate EC risk …