Obstetrical concerns of epidermolysis bullosa.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
Epidermolysis bullosa is a group of autosomally inherited diseases involving skin breakdown of varying degrees and severity. Prenatal diagnosis and evaluation of these diseases is reviewed although pregnancy is not generally adversely affected by these diseases. Labor and delivery practices must be altered for the management of these patients. The obstetrical team must pay careful attention to adhesive dressings and anesthetic devices. Minor trauma may lead to severe lesions.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Price, T; Katz, VL
Published Date
- August 1988
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 43 / 8
Start / End Page
- 445 - 449
PubMed ID
- 3047604
Pubmed Central ID
- 3047604
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0029-7828
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1097/00006254-198808000-00002
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States