2016
DOI: 10.1097/mop.0000000000000380
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Advancement in management of epidermolysis bullosa

Abstract: Improvement in care of epidermolysis bullosa in recent years results from keen clinical observation, novel molecular targeting, and the embracement of translational research.

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“…Actualmente existen mejoras en la terapéutica de EB tales como la terapia génica, trasplante de células pluripotenciales (fibroblastos alogénicos, células madre mesenquimales, médula ósea alogénicas) y remplazo proteico (28) . Sin embargo, esta enfermedad sigue siendo de evolución crónica, llegando a mermar la calidad de vida de los pacientes y su supervivencia, lo cual supone un reto tanto para los afectados como para los profesionales que los atienden.…”
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“…Actualmente existen mejoras en la terapéutica de EB tales como la terapia génica, trasplante de células pluripotenciales (fibroblastos alogénicos, células madre mesenquimales, médula ósea alogénicas) y remplazo proteico (28) . Sin embargo, esta enfermedad sigue siendo de evolución crónica, llegando a mermar la calidad de vida de los pacientes y su supervivencia, lo cual supone un reto tanto para los afectados como para los profesionales que los atienden.…”
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“…The disease is caused by mutations in structural proteins maintaining the integrity of stratified squamous epithelia. The splitting of skin and mucous membranes and subsequent blistering lead to a cascade of secondary effects that require comprehensive multidisciplinary clinical care, in which pain has been identified as one of the most significant and unbearable aspects (2).…”
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“…In conclusion, patients affected by EB-especially in the junctional and dystrophic variants-have a 70-fold increase of SCC in areas of ulceration and scarring that often require demolitive surgery. 8 In this setting, dermal matrices seem to improve significantly surgical outcomes in patients affected by EB.…”
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confidence: 96%