Eozinofilik özofajit özofagusun insamatuvar hastaligidir. Genellikle genç eriskin yasta görülür. ileri yasta nadiren görülmektedir. Eozinofilik özofajit, özofagusun yiyeceklere karsi esnemesini ve uyumunu azalti r. Bu nedenle esas semptom disfajidir. Özellikle gidalarin takilmasina neden olur. Bu yazida, ileri yasta gida takilmasi ile gelen bir vaka sunduk. Özet olarak, ileri yasta gida takilmasi ile basvuran hastalarda nadir olmasina karsin eozinofilik özofajit akilda tutulmalidir.
Eosinophilic esophagitis is an inflammatory disease of esophagus. It is generally seen in childhood and young population. It is not common in advanced age. Eosinophilic esophagitis decreases the ability of the esophagus to stretch and accommodation against foods. Therefore, the major symptom in adults with eosinophilic esophagitis is difficulty in swallowing solid food (dysphagia). Therefore, food stuck in the esophageal lumen is the specific manifestation when swallowing. Herein, we reported a patient in old age presented with food impaction. In conclusion, eosinophilic esophagitis is a rare entity that must be considered in elderly patients complaining food impaction.