Table 2.
Indications for Triple Endoscopy in Pediatric Aerodigestive Population
| Indication, n (%) | Whole sample (N=119) | EoE (N=19) |
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| Uncontrolled/persistent asthma | 9 (7.6) | 1 (5.3) |
| Chronic cough | 12 (10.1) | 3 (15.8) |
| Recurrent pneumonia | 13 (10.9) | 0 |
| Recurrent croup | 18 (15.1) | 2 (10.5) |
| Dysphagia | 28 (23.5) | 4 (21.1) |
| TEF | 4 (14.8) | 1 (25.0) |
| Vascular Ring | 1 (3.7) | 0 |
| Hematemesis | 3 (11.1) | 0 |
| Unspecified | 19 (70.4) | 3 (75.0) |
| GERD | 5 (4.2) | 0 |
| Airway Stenosis | 29 (24.4) | 9 (47.4) |
| Glottic stenosis | 12 (41.4) | 2 (22.2) |
| Subglottic stenosis | 1 (3.5) | 3 (33.3) |
| Tracheal stenosis | 11 (37.9) | 4 (44.4) |
| Multi-level stenosis | 5 (17.2) | 0 |
| Hemoptysis | 3 (2.5) | |
| Failure to thrive | 1 (0.8) | 0 |
| ALTE/ BRUE | 1 (0.8) | 0 |
| 0 | ||
EoE: eosinophilic esophagitis. TEF: tracheoesophageal fistula. GERD: gastroesophageal reflux disease. ALTE: acute life-threatening event. BRUE: brief resolved unexplained event.