Nutritional management in the child with epidermolysis bullosa.
Children with dystrophic forms of epidermolysis bullosa and oropharyngeal lesions often evidence the features of chronic malnutrition. Nutritional assessment plays a key role in the long-term management of these patients.
Gruskay
D M
DM
Department of Clinical Nutrition, Children's Hospital, Philadelphia.
D000886:Anthropometry; D002648:Child; D003677:Deficiency Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D004066:Digestive System Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D002149:Energy Intake; D004820:Epidermolysis Bullosa / Q000150:complications* / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000378:metabolism; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D009751:Nutritional Requirements