Treatment methods for oesophageal strictures in paediatric patients with epidermolysis bullosa: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a collection of rare, inherited disorders that require treatment in specialised centres by multidisciplinary teams knowledgeable about the unique features and challenges of EB manifestations and complications.A major gastrointestinal complication in patients with EB is oesophageal strictures. Effective management of oesophageal strictures can significantly improve patients' quality of life. This study systematically reviews the current literature on treatment options for oesophageal strictures in paediatric patients with EB.

Methods

In September 2023, we conducted a systematic search for articles on the treatment of oesophageal stricture in patients with EB. We searched PubMed, Scopus, Embase and Ovid database without language or publ

SUBMITTER: Khademian M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11448242 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature