title: Management of toxic epidermal necrolysis.
abstract: Toxic epidermal necrolysis, a rare and often fatal disease, mimics second degree burns and requires the expertise of an interdisciplinary team approach as used in burn centers. This article explores the diagnosis and acute and long-term treatment approaches. Readers will learn how effective treatment can improve outcomes and maximize recovery from this devastating disease.
authors.forename: M K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Pirrung
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D002648:Child; D018450:Disease Progression; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013262:Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome